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...Washington last week. The central issue is no longer how best to prosecute the war, but how best to leave it. This appeared true for many of President Bush's strongest supporters and even for some of the most adamant traditional hawks in Congress-as Pennsylvania Democratic Congressman John Murtha's call for a hasty withdrawal of U.S. troops most vividly demonstrated. The Senate resolution calling for a "significant transition to full Iraqi sovereignty"-that is, Iraqi control of the war effort-in 2006 was less vivid than the House's ugly theatrics surrounding the Murtha proposal, but perhaps more...
...number of troops soon-no matter the continuing vehemence of the President's rhetoric-in order to avoid forcing exhausted troops into longer tours of duty. The current level of 160,000 troops could be cut in half by next summer. "The future of our military is at risk," Murtha said in his emotional press conference, accurately reflecting the views of the uniformed brass. "Our military and their families are stretched thin. Many say that the Army is broken. Some of our troops are on their third deployment...
...were connected to terrorist activity. The result has been to bring insurgents to justice and to foster the emergence of two fledgling democracies. The free elections in those countries will perhaps inspire others to follow, thus spreading democracy and making the world a safer place for us all. Len Murtha Glen Allen, Virginia, U.S. The Iraqi elections were a triumph. Having reservations about this milestone and what is to come next, however, has nothing to do with partisan politics and everything to do with being realistic. A free election is no miracle cure for an Iraq that has become...
...MURTHA - Glen Allen...
...year. But Heintz and May, a Second Team All-Ivy pick, have more than compensated. Through 15 games, Heintz has batted .308 with nine RBI and three home runs, while May has been out of control, hitting .525 with 19 RBI and five home runs. Freshman first baseman/outfielder Erin Murtha has also made an impact, batting in the six spot and, more predominantly lately, the two hole. On the mound, senior Sarah Sterman returns as the clear number one starter, tossing over 47 innings this spring and sporting a 1.78 ERA. Big Red has been very streaky this year, winning...