Politics and troop cuts
There appear to be hints and rumors that the Bush administration and the military are planning for troop reductions in Iraq in mid-2006. Anyone finding that surprising in the face of current conditions needs only look at the calendar and notice that Nov. 7, 2006, is the date for the midterm congressional elections.
RICHARD STARK
Rancho Palos Verdes
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