Majority in Senate Support 'Stay the Course' Resolution ; Surge Criticized, but Cutoff in War Funds Opposed

The Washington Times › February 02, 2007

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A bipartisan majority in the Senate yesterday united behind a firm "stay the course" resolution on the war in Iraq, despite searing public criticism from both sides in Congress over President Bush's handling of the war.

The resolution is critical of the war's execution and condemns any effort by Mr. Bush to send reinforcements to the region. In the measure, the Senate also promises not to cut off funding for the increasingly unpopular war.

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Majority in Senate Support 'Stay the Course' Resolution ; Surge Criticized, but Cutoff in War Funds Opposed

"Congress should not take any action that will endanger United States military forces in the field, including the elimination or reduction of funds for troops in the ...

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