Billy Bob's Bulletins: Issue 1

A few daya ago, Billy Bob popped up again after an (enforced) absence of several weeks while he made his way into Iraq. In that post, he noted that "Ironically, Iraq is the hardest place to get good information on what's going on in Iraq." So, I decided to periodically put together a "basket" of links to articles on events in or potentially affecting Iraq. I had originally intended to do this on a weekly basis, but that's too much work, so I am going to do it whenever the spirit moves me. Here is the first issue:

Monday, April 17, 2006 [Tax Day]


Iraqi Shiite Factions Struggle to Solve Political Impasse (NYT)

Despair Deepens as Iraqis Appear No Closer to Deal (LAT)

Outrage at Funeral Protests Pushes Lawmakers to Act (NYT)

General Defends Rumsfeld, With a Caveat (NYT)

The General's War (WSJ)



Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Ruined Treasures in Babylon Await an Iraq Without Fighting (NYT)

Sunni District in Baghdad Is Sealed Off (NYT)

Rumsfeld Says Calls for Ouster 'Will Pass' (NYT)

Books of the Times: A General Reports on the Dangers of Global Instability (NYT)

Battle Rages in Baghdad Neighborhood (LAT)




Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Iraqi Troops Move to Tame a Sunni District in Baghdad (NYT)

A Bright Career Unravels in Iraq (LAT)

Iraq's Kurds Aim for Own Oil Ministry (LAT)

At Heart of Iraqi Impasse, a Family Feud (WaPo)

Mission of Frustration in Afghan Villages (WaPo)

Mystery Hangs Over Baghdad Battle (WaPo)

Parsing the Polls: Iraq, Vietnam and Public Opinion (WaPo)

Thursday, April 20, 2006


Rove's Role Reduced, McClellan Resigns in White House Shakeup

Iraqi Premier Allows Vote That Could End Deadlock (NYT)

Unforeseen Spending on Materiel Pumps Up Iraq War Bill (WaPo)

Bush Says Failure in Iraq 'Not an Option' (ABC)

Learn to bend, Mr. Bush. You won't break (WSJ)