News Digest

The House Republican Conference (www.gop.gov) sends out news clips every morning for all of us aspiring wonks on the Hill. Today's were especially interesting, so I thought I'd pass them along for all of you to enjoy...


House Republican Conference Morning Clips – Friday, 9/14

Iraq
LA Times
Bush redefines 'victory'
Troop cut could be less than reported
Big N.Y. Times discount for MoveOn.org Betray Us ad
Bandow and Hewitt: Rethinking the war on terrorism
Opinion: Debating Iraq? Pop a pill first

NY Times
Success Allows Gradual Troop Cuts, Bush Says
Multiple Messages and Audiences
Why Officers Differ on Troop Reduction
Number of Soldiers to Be Left in Iraq Remains Unclear
Editorial: No Exit, No Strategy

Wall Street Journal
President Sees 'Enduring' Role For U.S. in Iraq
Brothers in Arms: Sheik Backs U.S., Sibling Is Suspect
Opinion: 'Media Is Half the Battle'
Strassel: Political Surge

USA Today
Analysis: Bush Buys More Time on Iraq
Dems Vow to Fight Bush “endless” Strategy in Iraq
Bush: Continue US Presence in Iraq
Editorial: In for the long term? Maybe, but not with a blank check

CQ Today
Bush Attempts to Shore Up Support

The Hill
Bush: Surge allows some troops to come home

Investor’s Business Daily
Editorial: The Democrats’ Moral BankruptcyEditorial: Subsidizing Sedition

The Washington Times
Op-Ed: Political tug of war
Op-Ed: Digesting the dual reportsBush to start pullout
War policy change gives GOP momentum for ‘08

The Washington Post
Editorial: The Least Bad Plan
Krauthammer: A ‘Realistic Chance’ for Success
Robinson: Patchwork in Progress?
GOP Moderates React with Concern
Fact Checking the President
Bush Tells Nation He Will Begin to Roll Back ‘Surge’
Bomb Kills a Key Sunni Ally of U.S.

Associated Press
Attack kills U.S. ally in Iraq al Qaeda fight

New York Post
Rep. Putnam: The Risks of Running Away

Economy/Finance
Investor’s Business Daily
Editorial: Recession Antidote

Christian Science Monitor
Credit crunch likely to spur GOP reforms

International Relations
Investor’s Business Daily
Editorial: Bombs, Babies, and Bolsheviks

Christian Science Monitor
Editorial: Unpredictable Putin

Agenda
LA Times
Editorial: Democracy for D.C.

NY Times
Editorial: More Help Needed for Tougher Times

CQ Today
House, Senate Ponder Different Timelines for Temporary Spending Measures
The Week Ahead

The Washington Times
Rep. Tancredo: Protect America’s children

Administration
Wall Street Journal
Editorial: Borking Mr. Olson

The Washington Times
Blowing a chance for a smackdown

The Washington Post
Gonzales Ready to Leave the Stage
Tree in AG Contender’s Past Could Needle Democrats

2008
LA Times
Brownstein: Republicans run right

NY Times
Angered by an Antiwar Ad, Giuliani Seeks Equal Space

The Washington Post
Editorial: The Presumed Favorite (M. Warner)
Dionne: Painting the Suburbs Blue

Items of Interest
LA Times
Opinion: Petraeus on Britney

NY Times
Sideline Spying: N.F.L. Punishes Patriots’ Taping

People
Alyssa Milano Scores MLB Reporting Gig