"Kerry Accuses Bush Admin. on Troop Plan"-Reservists, Beware.

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Kerry Accuses Bush Admin. on Troop Plan


By MARY DALRYMPLE

Associated Press Writer



September 17, 2004, 9:52 PM CDT


ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Democratic Sen. John Kerry on Friday accused the Bush administration of hiding a plan to mobilize more National Guard and Reserve troops after the election while glossing over a worsening conflict in Iraq.

"He won't tell us what congressional leaders are now saying, that this administration is planning yet another substantial call-up of reservists and Guard units immediately after the election," Kerry said. "Hide it from people through the election, then make the move."

The Bush campaign called the allegation of a secret plan "completely irresponsible ... false and ridiculous." The Pentagon said troop replacements would include some from National Guard and Reserve units and those expected to be sent to Iraq had been notified...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/wireless/avantgo/nationworld/ats-ap_top12sep17.story

[mark414]

1. don't forget the upcoming draft

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. This is just the first step

this is going to get really bad