House Clears Way to Funds for Military, With Strings
The Democrats have said that they have a duty to try to end the war
he Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act,
the ultimate Groundhog Day of legislation that doesn’t get us anywhere.”
the White House press secretary, promised a veto and accused the Democrats of ignoring recent gains in Iraq and demanding withdrawal “despite having dozens of similar votes in the past that have failed.”
“This is for political posturing and to appease radical groups,” Ms. Perino said
he bill would also require all American personnel, including
Central Intelligence Agency operatives, to follow Army Field Manual rules on torture, among them a ban on waterboarding,
The House also authorized $5 million for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw.
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