NPR Series: The Petraeus Report https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14253302 Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, testifies before Congress about progress in the so-called troop "surge" strategy. The much-anticipated report adds fuel to the debate on whether to begin drawing down troops or approve more funding for the war. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:19:50 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Series: The Petraeus Report https://www.npr.org/series/14253302/the-petraeus-report Anger over 'Betray Us' Ad Simmers on Hill A newspaper ad critical of Gen. David Petraeus ran two weeks ago, but it continues to resonate in Washington, especially with Republicans. But MoveOn.org is following up with ads targeting the president and other Republican leaders. Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2007/09/22/14623512/anger-over-betray-us-ad-simmers-on-hill https://www.npr.org/2007/09/22/14623512/anger-over-betray-us-ad-simmers-on-hill

A newspaper ad critical of Gen. David Petraeus ran two weeks ago, but it continues to resonate in Washington, especially with Republicans. But MoveOn.org is following up with ads targeting the president and other Republican leaders.

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]]> Don Gonyea Bush' Optimistic View Clashes with Reality, Iraqis Says President Bush said Thursday night that "ordinary life is beginning to return" in Baghdad. But Iraqi journalist Ayub Nuri says that optimistic outlook doesn't jibe with the chaotic reality of every day life in Iraq. Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2007/09/15/14442234/bush-optimistic-view-clashes-with-reality-iraqis-says https://www.npr.org/2007/09/15/14442234/bush-optimistic-view-clashes-with-reality-iraqis-says President Bush said Thursday night that "ordinary life is beginning to return" in Baghdad. But Iraqi journalist Ayub Nuri says that optimistic outlook doesn't jibe with the chaotic reality of every day life in Iraq.

]]> Scott Simon Democrats React Harshly to President's Speech President Bush has spoken and the war debate will now shift to Capitol Hill, where the president is expected to seek close to $200 billion in emergency funding. Democrats want a faster and bigger troop drawdown than Mr. Bush proposed. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2007/09/14/14412380/democrats-react-harshly-to-presidents-speech https://www.npr.org/2007/09/14/14412380/democrats-react-harshly-to-presidents-speech President Bush has spoken and the war debate will now shift to Capitol Hill, where the president is expected to seek close to $200 billion in emergency funding. Democrats want a faster and bigger troop drawdown than Mr. Bush proposed.

]]> David Welna Iraq to Require Lengthy U.S. Military Presence Speaking from the Oval Office, President Bush says Iraq needs a U.S. military presence that will last beyond his time in office. In the short term, he calls for modest reductions to bring 5,700 military personnel home by Christmas. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2007/09/14/14412377/iraq-to-require-lengthy-u-s-military-presence https://www.npr.org/2007/09/14/14412377/iraq-to-require-lengthy-u-s-military-presence Speaking from the Oval Office, President Bush says Iraq needs a U.S. military presence that will last beyond his time in office. In the short term, he calls for modest reductions to bring 5,700 military personnel home by Christmas.

]]> Don Gonyea Pullout Still Tied to Improvements in Iraqi Forces The progress of Iraqi-run security forces remains in doubt as U.S. authorities develop an exit strategy. An American general overseeing their training says Iraqis won't be able to operate independently for at least a year and a half. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2007/09/14/14412353/pullout-still-tied-to-improvements-in-iraqi-forces https://www.npr.org/2007/09/14/14412353/pullout-still-tied-to-improvements-in-iraqi-forces The progress of Iraqi-run security forces remains in doubt as U.S. authorities develop an exit strategy. An American general overseeing their training says Iraqis won't be able to operate independently for at least a year and a half.

]]> Bush to Bring 5,700 Troops Home by Christmas President Bush calls his plan to gradually reduce U.S. troop levels in Iraq "a return on success." He calls for an "enduring relationship" with Iraq that will stretch beyond his presidency. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:52:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2007/09/14/14394168/bush-to-bring-5-700-troops-home-by-christmas https://www.npr.org/2007/09/14/14394168/bush-to-bring-5-700-troops-home-by-christmas

President Bush calls his plan to gradually reduce U.S. troop levels in Iraq "a return on success." He calls for an "enduring relationship" with Iraq that will stretch beyond his presidency.

]]> President Bush's Speech on Iraq, Sept. 13, 2007 Read the prepared text of President Bush's speech on Iraq Thursday evening, provided by the White House. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:44:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2007/09/13/14406922/president-bushs-speech-on-iraq-sept-13-2007 https://www.npr.org/2007/09/13/14406922/president-bushs-speech-on-iraq-sept-13-2007 Read the prepared text of President Bush's speech on Iraq Thursday evening, provided by the White House.

]]> What Became of the Coalition of the Willing? Amid preparations for war in Iraq in 2003, the Bush administration asked other nations to contribute forces. Four years later, the "Coalition of the Willing" is dwindling. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2007/09/13/14394872/what-became-of-the-coalition-of-the-willing https://www.npr.org/2007/09/13/14394872/what-became-of-the-coalition-of-the-willing Amid preparations for war in Iraq in 2003, the Bush administration asked other nations to contribute forces. Four years later, the "Coalition of the Willing" is dwindling.

]]> Jackie Northam Senate Leaders Prep for More Debate on Iraq The Senate is preparing for President Bush's latest remarks on Iraq and another round of debate on the war in Iraq. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada offer their insights in an NPR interview. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2007/09/13/14394886/senate-leaders-prep-for-more-debate-on-iraq https://www.npr.org/2007/09/13/14394886/senate-leaders-prep-for-more-debate-on-iraq The Senate is preparing for President Bush's latest remarks on Iraq and another round of debate on the war in Iraq. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada offer their insights in an NPR interview.

]]> Bush Set to Brief Nation on Iraq Plans President Bush will address the nation Thursday night. He's expected to announce the beginning of a drawdown of U.S. troops from Iraq — including 5,700 troops to be pulled out in December. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2007/09/13/14394866/bush-set-to-brief-nation-on-iraq-plans https://www.npr.org/2007/09/13/14394866/bush-set-to-brief-nation-on-iraq-plans President Bush will address the nation Thursday night. He's expected to announce the beginning of a drawdown of U.S. troops from Iraq — including 5,700 troops to be pulled out in December.

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