National News
AP - Bush plans to pull 8,000 troops out of Iraq
President Bush on Tuesday plans to order 8,000 more combat and support troops out of Iraq by February, a measured drawdown that will leave nearly the same level of U.S. forces in the war zone for the rest of the year.
CQ - House GOP Threatens Shutdown Over Drilling
House Republicans signaled Monday that they are ready to cut off government spending over the issue of offshore drilling, though the party’s Senate leader said he hopes to reach an energy deal and avoid a shutdown.
CQ - White House Making Last-Minute Push for India Nuclear Deal in Congress
The Bush administration plans an all-out effort to win approval of a civilian nuclear deal with India before Congress adjourns, although political, procedural and policy issues are blocking the way.
Roll Call - Road Map: CR Would Give Congress a Ticket Out of Town
With three weeks left on the official calendar for the 110th Congress — and with a laundry list of unresolved issues that would give the next Congress fits — Senate Democrats are preparing for the possibility that the Sept. 26 adjournment date might slip as well as the growing likelihood that lawmakers will return to work following the November elections.
LA Times - U.S. remains vulnerable to terrorist attack, study says
An independent group cites continued nuclear, chemical and biological risks.
NY Times - V.A. to Allow Voter Signup for Veterans at Facilities
The Department of Veterans Affairs said Monday that it would no longer ban voter registration drives among veterans living at federally run nursing homes, shelters for the homeless and rehabilitation centers across the country.
International News
International Herald Tribune - Court orders Thai leader to resign
A Thai court ordered Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej to resign Tuesday after finding that he had violated the Constitution by accepting payment for appearing on two cooking shows while in office.
LA Times - Video of Al Qaeda's No. 2 denounces Iran
Ayman Zawahiri criticizes Shiite-led Iran for its ties with the U.S.-supported governments of Iraq and Afghanistan.
LA Times - Bush to focus on Afghan civilian deaths, U.S. troop transfers
In a speech today, he is expected to express regret for deaths but also say 'there will be times' when innocent lives are lost. He will also announce the transfer of some Iraq forces to Afghanistan.
NY Times - Kim Jong-Il’s Health Is Questioned
North Korea unexpectedly failed to stage a massive military parade for its 60th anniversary on Tuesday, and its top leader, Kim Jong-il, did not to attend the scaled-down celebration held instead, feeding reports that he might be seriously ill.
State News
Riverside PE - Fewer immigrants applying for citizenship; fee increase blamed
Citizenship applications are down dramatically this year, with the sluggish economy and a big fee increase deterring many applicants. The financial burden is discouraging even those who were hoping to apply for naturalization before a new citizenship exam -- which many fear is more difficult than the old one -- becomes mandatory Oct. 1.
Sacramento Bee - Calling it 'inhumane,' Democrats defeat GOP state budget plan
Calling it "inhumane," Democrats defeated a Republican state budget proposal that would have made deeper cuts in health and human services and borrowed against future lottery revenue.
San Diego Union Tribune - Fire measure faces strong opposition
Developers would have to provide more protection
San Diego Union Tribune - Mortgage takeover will help S.D. a bit
Real estate analysts yesterday praised the government takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but cautioned that the action won't quickly end San Diego County's housing slump.
NC Times - Charges won't be dropped in Fallujah killings
Despite the acquittal of their squad leader in the killing of detainees in the Iraqi city of Fallujah four years ago, the Marine Corps has no plans to drop or amend murder charges against two co-defendants, a service spokesman said Monday.
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