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Another Iraqi Province Considers Semi-Autonomy Bid; 8 Iraqis Killed in Attacks

Anbar province is now considering whether to seek converting to a semi-autonomous region. Meanwhile, at least eight Iraqis were killed and 17 more were wounded across central and northern Iraq.

Iraq: US Soldier Killed as Lawmakers, Military Argue over Continued Involvement

Even as U.S. military officials and lawmakers argued over continued U.S. involvement in Iraq, another U.S. soldier was killed while conducting military operations in central Iraq. Separately, at least three Iraqis were killed and 14 more were wounded in other attacks. Also, the debate over granting region status to more provinces rages on.