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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2007 — White House Spokesman Tony Snow is stepping down, though he said he intends to stay close to the political fold.
“What are my plans? A little vague at this point. I know I’ll be giving some speeches. I am going to try to work up some book proposals, probably first and [...]

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2007 — Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned today amid increasing political pressure from Democrats.
“Al Gonzales is a man of integrity, decency and principle. And I have reluctantly accepted his resignation, with great appreciation for the service that he has provided for our country,” President Bush said.
“As Attorney General and before that, [...]

By Sara Wood
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2007 – As the U.S. troop surge has taken effect in areas of Iraq, Iraqi citizens are shifting away from extremist groups and stepping forward to assist coalition and Iraqi security forces and secure their communities, a U.S. commander in Iraq said today.
The increase in troops allows [...]

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2007 – One militant was killed and 11 men were detained for questioning following an operation in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province today.
The insurgent was killed while attempting to engage coalition and Afghan forces. The detainees will be questioned as to their involvement in militant activities, officials said.
Intelligence reports led coalition [...]

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2007 – Efforts to improve Iraq’s electrical power grid continue to make good progress, a senior U.S. military engineering officer reported from Baghdad today.
For example, all four thermal turbine electricity generators in Baghdad’s Doura district are now up and running, Army Brig. Gen. Michael J. Walsh [...]

American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2007 – Coalition forces killed seven terrorists and detained 12 suspected terrorists today during operations in central and northern Iraq.
During an operation targeting an al Qaeda cell, coalition forces returned to an area east of Tarmiyah where they killed 13 terrorists and captured 12 suspects last week. Local Iraqis [...]

By Adam Phillips
Voice of America
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2007 — The American market accounts for nearly a third of the estimated $100 billion a year the world spends on toys and video games. And while most of the world’s largest toy companies are American, 80 percent of the toys they sell are manufactured in China.
Consumer [...]

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BALTIMORE, Aug. 22, 2007 — The Texas Rangers became the first team in 110 years to score 30 runs when they defeated the Baltimore Orioles 30-3 today.
The Rangers were trailing 3-0 before going on a 30-0 run.
The Chicago Colts, now the Chicago Cubs, were the last team to score 30 runs when they defeated the [...]

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2007 – President Bush voiced his support for Iraq’s Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki during an address today at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Kansas City, Mo. He also pointed out that a free Iraq would provide hope throughout the Middle East.
“It’s not up to [...]

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2007 – Efforts to resuscitate Iraq’s electrical power grid are making progress despite challenges posed by insurgent-generated attacks on power lines and fuel pipelines, U.S. and Iraqi officials said at a Baghdad news conference today.
As part of its national plan, the Iraqi government has earmarked $40 [...]