Articles 2.7.2005

The Cincinatti Post has an article on James H. Miller IV, of the 1-503rd, who was killed in Ramadi on 1.30.2005. Pfc. Miller's father, Jim Miller, is publicly urging support for the troops, and said Pfc. Miller "'absolutely supported' America's role in Iraq." He asks that any memorial donations in Pfc. Miller's name go to www.fallenheroesfund.org.
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The Montgomery Advertiser has an article on a Marine injured in Ramadi. Lance Cpl. Sean Phillips (who's unit isn't given, but was previously reported to be the 2/5 Marines) is "recovering steadily" at Walter Reed Hospital from severe shrapnel wounds sustained on 11.17.2004. He is "at to the point of learning to put words and sentences together and move with the aid of a cane" for 30 or 40 minute stretches. He receives "occupational and speech therapy five days a week and physical therapy six days a week, with each therapy lasting from an hour to 90 minutes daily." His father expects that Lance Cpl. Phillips to undergo outpatient therapy for a year. The article links to two organizations for financial support for Lance Cpl. Phillips and his family have been set up.
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Other articles from the region:
- LA Times (reg req'd): Miles of Barren Desert Dotted With Smugglers, Insurgents
- Christian Science MOnitor: View emerging of Shiite-ruled Iraq
- NY Times (reg req'd): U.S. Officials Say a Theocratic Iraq Is Unlikely
- Washington Post (reg req'd): U.S. Officials Discount Risk of Iran-Style Rule
- The Guardian, UK: Shia 'poll landslide' set to put religion at heart of Iraqi power
- AFP: Shiite clerics demand Islamic stamp on constitution
- Washington Post (reg req'd): Iraqis Cite Shift in Attitudes Since Vote
- Washington Post (reg req'd) guest editorial by Sen Joe Biden: Training Iraqis: the Facts
- Time Magazine: A Vote for Hope