Whatever happened to the news that the Iraqi government was taking a 2 month vacation this summer?

[Beaverhausen]

Did this story just get swept under the rug or what?

[babylonsister]

1. Here's an article; I'm looking for more...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=103&topic_id=278019

[Beaverhausen]

2. Thanks. So, no one seems to really care?

That thread got all of 2 responses.

This story, to me, should be big news and should convince all the repukes to vote to end this damn occupation.

[babylonsister]

3. You could be right. I just googled -new- news, and this is all

I came up with. I think this should be ENORMOUS news, too.
I wonder if no one is saying a word because they will all be on vacation, too?

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2007/04/30/skelton_to_iraq_parliament_no_vacation/

Skelton to Iraq parliament: No vacation
WASHINGTON, April 30 (UPI) -- U.S. House Armed Service Committee Chairman Ike Skelton Monday urged the Iraqi parliament to cancel its planned summer recess.

Skelton, D-Mo., said he is concerned the recess "will show the world that their determination is not as strong as those who are fighting and dying to support their efforts." Skelton noted a number of key legislative items have yet to be addressed in Iraq.

"While U.S. forces remain in Iraq to provide security and training for the Iraqi Security Forces, the key to truly establishing a strong Iraq is political progress. Without reaching agreement on several political benchmarks, including regulating Iraq's oil industry, ending the ban on former Baath party members serving in government jobs and passing constitutional amendments, significant roadblocks to that political progress will remain," Skelton said in a statement.

[Beaverhausen]

4. Lets give our soldiers 2 months off. How would that work?

If all the rest of these bozos are taking time off, lets let those who really need it get a rest.

[babylonsister]

5. I agree with that, too, but it won't happen.

:-(

[Arkansas Granny]

6. I found a few more sources:

Skelton To Iraq Parliament: No Vacation

http://www.postchronicle.com/news/breakingnews/article_21277904.shtml

Iraqi government enters a vital time to make progress

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/world/4756988.html