Nelson, Hagel (Ne) back new Iraq resolution (OWH)

[Omaha Steve]

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Published Thursday | February 1, 2007
Nelson, Hagel back new Iraq resolution
BY JAKE THOMPSON
WORLD-HERALD BUREAU

WASHINGTON - Both of Nebraska's senators embraced a new compromise resolution disapproving of President Bush's troop expansion in Iraq.

The compromise, which emerged Wednesday evening, could draw more bipartisan support if the full Senate considers it, as expected, on Monday.

Sen. Ben Nelson, a Democrat who co-sponsored an earlier resolution, said the new measure is "strongly worded, expresses the Senate's disagreement with the president's surge plan and holds the Iraqi government accountable for its responsibilities."

Sen. Chuck Hagel, a Republican who had co-sponsored a competing resolution, said today that he expects the Senate will send Bush a message against adding 21,500 new U.S. troops to Iraq.

FULL story at link.

[patrice]

1. We MUST stay after them all of the way concerning the Invasion of Iraq.

And make it clear that we want, not only an end to Bush's War, but also NO bases! NO Occupation!

[Taverner]

2. I would only support a "Get the hell out Yesterday" measure

[gratefultobelib]

3. It's becoming clearer that in the interests of getting as many Senators

as possible on board, the resolution is going to be considerably watered down.