[canadianally]

Why isn't the military breaking this news first via a press conference....

[boxerblues]

Why isn't the military breaking this news first via a press conference....



You missed it, US held joint press conference

[patriciaruth]

The Prime Minister of Iraq made the announcement before our Ambassador to Iraq and then Gen. Casey confirmed it.

That seems a very wise way to handle the announcement.

[El Gato]

Why isn't the military breaking this news first via a press conference..

General Casey, CO coalition forces in Iraq, is participating in the announcement. Or parcipitated by now, I think the conference is over.

[MinorityRepublican]

Oil drops below $70 upon hearing Zarqawi's death.