Some key Senate Democrats say they could support a short-term increase in American troop levels in Iraq, a stance that reflects division with the party and could provide an opening for President Bush as he prepares to announce his plan for Iraq as early as next week, the NEW YORK TIMES will report in Thursday's papers, RAW STORY has learned.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), incoming Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and incoming House Intelligence Committee Chairman Silvestre Reyes (D-Texas) have all expressed varying degrees of support for increased troops, which they believe will help to stabilize the country and bring the overall contingent of US troops home faster.
"Bush is expected to outline a strategy that would include an increase in troops but would link that escalation to a plan for economic development in Iraq.
P.S. from Howie: If you are having trouble believing your eyes, here is the NY Times article.
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