Bill to Limit U.S. In Iraq Advances ; Bush Standoff Looms, Threatens Troop Funds

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The Democrat-controlled Congress yesterday moved to limit U.S. combat operations in Iraq immediately and withdraw troops as early as July, hardening its stance for a veto showdown with President Bush over war funding.

Congressional negotiators from both chambers agreed to the new language yesterday afternoon, hours after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Congress will no longer "turn a blind eye to the Bush administration's incompetence and dishonesty."

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Bill to Limit U.S. In Iraq Advances ; Bush Standoff Looms, Threatens Troop Funds

"Yes, he is the president, but we are the people's representatives," the Nevada Democrat said. "Instead of sending us back to square one with a veto, some tough talk and nothing more, let him come to the table in the spirit of bipartisanship th...

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