Associates and aides have described Attorney General John Ashcroft as worn down by the war on terror.
Susan Walsh, AP
Ashcroft served as Attorney General and presided over the controversial "USA Patriot Act" which broadened the powers of government into the private lives of citizens. Although I do not personally support such measures, I would probably want no one else to proside over this position save Ashcroft. He will be missed by all...
In Fallujah (Iraq) soldiers kept up the pressure on terrorists in an effort to rid them before elections are held in January. Soldiers faced little resistance, or rather much less than expected.
Iraqi troops with U.S. Marines prepare to move into the
Sunni Muslim city of Fallujah, November 9, 2004. Thousands of U.S. and Iraqi troops backed by heavy air support and armour have stormed into the Sunni Muslim city of Fallujah on Tuesday in the second major offensive in seven months to try to recapture the insurgent stronghold. The picture is from embedded photographer accompanying U.S. military. [Reuters]
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