Daily News Summary 12/12
Posted by Michael Houston on December 12
2008
Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA.
Headlines
- Senate Drops Automaker Bailout Bid
- Obama to Air Any Staff Talks About Senate Seat
- Energy agency sees fall in 2008 global oil demand
Iraq
- AP Interview: General says Iraq work far from over
- Bush: war longer, more costly than expected
- U.S. general says drop in Iraq deaths is linked to Iranian arms cutback
Afghanistan
- 10 Green Berets to Receive Silver Star for Afghan Battle
- Some Convoys May Be Paying Off Taliban
- Gates Wants to Send More U.S. Troops to Afghanistan, but How Many?
World
- Tehran lowers hostile profile
- Developing Nations Plan Emission Cuts
- U.S. Plans to Sign Nuclear Pact With U.A.E.
Other Military News
- Report Blames Rumsfeld for Detainee Abuses
- DA to Drop Case Against Anti-war Vets
- Huge WWII Records Archive Now Online
DC
THE SENATE
The Senate convenes at 10:00 a.m. for a pro forma session
FLOOR ACTIVITY of INTEREST
No issues today
THE HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES
The House is in recess, subject to the call of the chair. Currently, the House is scheduled to reconvene at 11:00 a.m. Jan. 3, 2009.
FLOOR ACTIVITY of INTEREST
No issues today
Membership
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IAVA in the News
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Success Stories
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