Article: Senator McCain to oppose Gen Casey's confirmation.

Senator McCain to oppose Gen Casey's confirmation

Washington, Jan 22 (PTI) In an indication of fresh trouble for the White House, top US Republican Senator John McCain has said that he will not vote to confirm General George Casey as the next Chief of Staff of the Army.

General Casey who has been the top US commander in Iraq had argued that the longer the American forces are in Iraq bearing the brunt of the burden, the longer the time it took for the Iraqi government to make hard decisions.

Senator McCain's disagreement with the top American commander in Iraq has been over what he has called "failed policy", and in part not recommending the ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!