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where we been

overview of some of the top news stories in the USA, on or about the dates just before that country's July 4th holiday, in the years since 9/11/01:

July 3, , 2002:

Afghan wedding bombing; Osama slipped away; Anthrax mailer still not found; Bush insider trading scandal (i.e., Harken). Total approximate US casualties in Afghanistan (Op. Enduring Freedom): approx. 50. In Iraq: 0.

July 3, 2003:

"Bring 'em on"; Iraq looted; no WMDs found yet; Rehnquist era ends. Total approximate US casualties in Afghanistan: 89. In Iraq: 206

July 2, 2004:

Abu Ghraib questions; Iraq occupation in chaos under Bremer; Cheney booed by Yankee fans, tells Leahy: "Go f--k yourself"; ethics complaint against Delay; Senate's sudden decision to debate gay marriage ban. Total approximate US casualties in Afghanistan: 138. In Iraq: 862.

July 1, 2005:

Controvery over torture/interrogations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay; Bush addresses Fort Bragg troops on Iraq war, repeatedly invokes 9/11, troops fail to applaud; Abramoff scandal unfolding, reaches Ralph Reed; cable news: NataleeHollowayNataleeHollowayNataleeHolloway. Total approximate US casualties in Afghanistan: 218. In Iraq: 1744.

posted by TiR at 7:07 AM