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eTLC Presentation - June 25, 2006
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1. Democracy Now http://www.democracynow.org/podcast.xml
Great site with transcripts! http://www.democracynow.org/ Example:
June 16, 2006 - Suicide Bomber Kills 10 At Baghdad Shiite Mosque
A suicide bomber struck a Shiite mosque in Baghdad earlier today, killing at least ten
people. The attack comes as the Iraqi capital is under one of the biggest security
crackdowns since the start of the invasion.
Congress Debates Iraq War As US Death Toll Reaches 2500
Meanwhile, the Pentagon announced Thursday the US death toll in Iraq has now
reached 2500. The milestone was reached on the same day the Iraq war was the subject
of intense debate in both Houses of Congress. In the Senate, lawmakers voted ninety-
three to six against a measure to withdraw US troops by the end of the year. The
measure was introduced by Republicans who claimed to be acting upon a proposal by
Senator John Kerry. Five Democrats -- Russ Feingold of Wisconsin, Barbara Boxer of
California, Robert Byrd of West Virginia, Tom Harkin of Iowa and Edward M.
Kennedy of Massachusetts joined Kerry in voting for withdrawal. The House is
expected to vote on its own Iraq resolution today. On Thursday, Republican Speaker
Dennis Hastert urged lawmakers to support the measure.
• House Republican Speaker Dennis Hastert: "They know their sacrifices on
foreign shores are keeping the battle against terrorists out of our cities. They
know by going in to harm's way, they are keeping Americans safe, and they
know that they are helping a proud, but brutalised people to throw off tyranny
and stand tall once again. They know that they are liberators, not occupiers. Our
men and women in uniform know all this and they are proud of it. It's time for
this House of Representatives to tell the world they we know it too - that we
know our cause is right, and that we are proud of it. Stand up for freedom. Adopt
this resolution."
2. Japan Considered Podcast (Also includes transcrip