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  • U.S. Pols Furious Over Iraqi Pols Plans for Summer Break (just like camp!)

    05/03/2007 1:57:54 AM PDT · by Tulsa Ramjet · 15 replies · 1,124+ views
    AP ^ | May 3, 2007 | AP
    WASHINGTON — Congress may be divided on whether to keep U.S. troops in Iraq, but there is one area where lawmakers are finding common ground: They are furious that Iraqi politicians are considering a lengthy break this summer. "If they go off on vacation for two months while our troops fight — that would be the outrage of outrages," said Rep. Chris Shays, a Republican. The Iraq parliament's recess, starting this July, would likely come without Baghdad politicians reaching agreements considered key to easing sectarian tensions. Examples include regulating distribution of the country's oil wealth and reversing measures that have...