Maliki says Iraqi Forces able to secure country (NYT)--Maybe he can curb sectarian strife in the U.S., too.


U.S. Congress Examines Tourism Drop (AP)--New tourism campaign envisioned: "Visit the land of friendly snake-handlers, and have your sentence personally commuted by the Decider-in-Chief! Packages start from $1,299 and up!"


Bush Denies Congress Access to Aides (NYT)--They can have all the AIDs they want, however.