Federal Judiciary

We Need a New Direction in Iraq, But Petraeus and Crocker Offered Many More Years of the Same
It is clear from today?s testimony by General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker that the Iraqi government remains unwilling or unable to take the steps necessary to reach the political reconciliation needed to secure their country?s future...

General Petraeus steps down, General Odierno assumes new role of Combatant Commander
Today is General David Petraeus’ last day in command of our troops in Iraq. General Petraeus devoted his life to this country, and his exemplary service in this fight made him the most knowledgeable and credible on the situation on the ground in Iraq...

Fallon Firing Fallout: Petraeus Wins
It looks to me as if the big winner in the Fallon firing (and even Steve Clemons says it is a firing) is Adm. Fallon’s nominal subordinate Gen. David Petraeus. It didn’t look good for Petraeus to have his boss on a different page; it revealed Petraeus’s spin for what it was...

Countdown to General David Petraeus Visit to Capitol Hill: 8 Days
Facts About the Cost of the War in Iraq to Our Troops Next week, General David Petraeus and Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker will testify before Congress about the Iraq war. As many media reports have made apparent, the intention of General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker next week is simply to announce a continuation [...

Countdown to General David Petraeus Visit to Capitol Hill: 7 Days
The Cost of the War in Iraq on Our Fight Against Terrorism in Afghanistan Next week, General David Petraeus and Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker will testify before Congress about the Iraq war...

Countdown to General David Petraeus Visit to Capitol Hill: 6 Days
The Cost of the War in Iraq to Our Military Readiness Next week, General David Petraeus and Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker will testify before Congress about the Iraq war. As many media reports have made apparent, the intention of General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker next week is simply to announce a continuation of the [...