Oregon Considered

1/25/2007 - Blumenauer To Introduce Iraq War Bill

January 25, 2007

0125_earl4.jpgCongressman Earl Blumenauer appeared in Portland Thursday to present what he calls "the first legislation to deal comprehensively with Iraq." He was flanked by Portland mayor Tom Potter and others who are also unhappy with the way the war is being fought.

The bill calls for a variety of actions, from withdrawing troops within a year to prosecuting war profiteers. As Kristian Foden-Vencil reports, Blumenauer admits it's a tall order.

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