Last month, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the agreement will cover the "basic authorizations and protections" to allow troops to continue operations but will not specify troop levels or establish permanent bases.

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The London Olympic Committee should be praised for its recognition of one of the most basic common-sense elements of event presentation: Event energy, legitimacy and enthusiasm are enhanced with a packed house.

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Healthcare quality organizations, like the National Committee for Quality Assurance suggest that millions of people in the United States do not receive the basic recommendations for preventive health services such as immunizations, pap smears, mammograms, colorectal cancer screenings and the like.

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