* Administration is underfunding democracy-building in Iraq; security costs receive an "enormous share" of funds as democracy and infrastructure goals are scaled down. [ WP ] * Rep.Tom DeLay"set the terms of his departure" to ensure some dignity was not lost; he was "dispirited" and viewed his Republican primary challengers as "gadflies and traitors." House ethics panel, meanwhile, will not investigate
Daily Briefing: DeLayed Reaction
Daily Briefing: DeLayed Reaction
Daily Briefing: DeLayed Reaction
* Administration is underfunding democracy-building in Iraq; security costs receive an "enormous share" of funds as democracy and infrastructure goals are scaled down. [ WP ] * Rep.Tom DeLay"set the terms of his departure" to ensure some dignity was not lost; he was "dispirited" and viewed his Republican primary challengers as "gadflies and traitors." House ethics panel, meanwhile, will not investigate