Wednesday’s Top of-the-News; some items you may have missed.
This is way too far out. Petraeus’ September Report Will Be Written By The White House (Via Thinkprogress:)
“Despite Bush’s repeated statements that the report will reflect evaluations by Petraeus and Ryan Crocker, the U.S. ambassador to Iraq, administration officials said it would actually be written by the White House, with inputs from officials throughout the government.”
So will it include?
McClatchy’s `Truth to Power’: Despite violence drop, officers see bleak future for Iraq
BAGHDAD — Despite U.S. claims that violence is down in the Iraqi capital, U.S. military officers are offering a bleak picture of Iraq’s future, saying they’ve yet to see any signs of reconciliation between Sunni and Shiite Muslims despite the drop in violence.
“[That] downbeat assessment comes despite a buildup of U.S. troops that began five months ago Wednesday and has seen U.S. casualties reach the highest sustained levels since the United States invaded Iraq nearly four and a half years ago.”
Yep. We’re hurting at the checkout: Foreclosures hitting hard and Prices for key foods are rising sharply.
But, from the guys and gals in lalaland -The Bureau of Labor – Data suggests economy is sound, inflation is tame-edges up slightly in July.
My pick for Cartoon of the Day is here
What’s your top-of-the-news?