Democratic Caucus Rejects Minor Spending Cuts: “We Have Got to Stop This Insanity Now” by Congressman John Adler (D-NJ)

Editorial Note: Freshman Congressman John Adler (D-NJ) and three of his colleagues were rebuked yesterday by a unanimous vote in the House Democratic Caucus. Adler was joined by Reps. Gary Peters (D-MI), Jim Himes (D-CT) and Peter Welch (D-VT) and they were seeking to eliminate $1.4 billion in spending which had been placed on top of President Obama’s budget request.

U.S. Combat Troops are Leaving Iraq, But Will al-Qaeda Return? By Gregory Hilton

U.S. combat operations in Iraq will cease at the end of this month, and the massive exodus of U.S. troops and equipment will continue. Over 90,000 soldiers have already left. Operation Iraqi Freedom will become Operation New Dawn on September 1st, and this will reflect the reduced American role.