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Basra: McCain Blames Bush's Policy

Written by Leigh Ann Caldwell

Tuesday, 01 April 2008 09:00

Apr. 1, Headlines - Senator John McCain blamed President Bush's war policy for the recent violence in Basra. McCain said the Bush plan did not devote enough resources to the Southern Iraq, allowing Iran to display some influence by de-stabilizing the area controlled by Shiite Cleric Moktada Al-Sadr, who offered a cease fire. April 1 - Headlines produced by Leigh Ann Caldwell [?] Commemorating what would have been Cesar Chavez's 81st birthday, Barack Obama calls for a national holiday for the legendary union farm worker and union organizer. Obama said in a statement that quote 'ordinary people can do extraordinary things.' Currently eight states commemorate Chavez' birthday. photo by talkradionews