"Our troops have become the primary target of the insurgency. They are united against U.S. forces and we have become a catalyst for violence. The war in Iraq is not going as advertised. It is a flawed

"Our troops have become the primary target of the insurgency. They are united against U.S. forces and we have become a catalyst for violence. The war in Iraq is not going as advertised. It is a flawed policy wrapped in illusion."
Rep. John Murtha
Former pro-war Democrat, now calling for U.S. withdrawal from Iraq.
"This unchecked spending is growing faster than our economy, faster than inflation, and far beyond our means to sustain it."
Rep. Jim Nussle, R-Iowa
Budget Committee chairman, on House GOP leaders' victory on a sweeping budget cut plan.
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