Congress Kills Ban On Permanent US Military Bases In Iraq...

They Lie so easily, welcome to permanent bases in Iraq America. They gave them their billions and the bases. Removed in conference committee.

Associated Press Richard Cowen June 9, 2006 at 11:12 PM
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Congressional Republicans killed a provision in an Iraq war funding bill that would have put the United States on record against the permanent basing of U.S. military facilities in that country, a lawmaker and congressional aides said on Friday.

The $94.5 billion emergency spending bill, which includes $65.8 billion to continue waging wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, is expected to be approved by Congress next week and sent toPresident George W. Bush for signing into law.

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Ban on permanent Iraq bases dies

Republican staffers pull provision after passage by House and Senate.