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=Current Event=

The Increasing of the Number of American Troops in Iraq
In currents news, President Bush has been said to have wanted an increase in the number of U.S. forces that are stationed in Iraq. Durbin, the Majority Whip of the U.S. Senate, told reporters he and fellow democrats discussed trying to cap the number in Iraq as a potential option. In order to pass such legislation, they would need the help of several Republicans. Although Democrats control the Senate, holding 51 seats of 100 they would need 60 votes in total to pass the legislation. Durbin said, “"if you notice there are more and more Republicans who are starting to have second thoughts about the president's policy." Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid and House of Reps. Speaker Nancy Pelosi wrote to Bush urging him not to send any more troops. In fact, they advised the President to begin a phased withdrawal.

Mark Twain puts Huck in a similar dilemma that our Congress goes through. Huck seems to be pulled by the arms by society and his conscience. While society tells him that slavery is good and that blacks have no place but under their master, his mind and compassion for his friend Jim lead him to lie for his behalf. Likewise, the 110th Congress of the US today finds themselves in a situation of their President’s wishes and those of some American citizens. Many Americans urge for the end of the US-Iraq War, while President Bush pushes to send more troops.

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