Congress challenges Bush to veto pullout By Richard Cowan Reuters http...first time that the entire Congress, controlled by Democrats since January...surrender" dates. "The president will veto this legislation," White House spokeswoman...significant results by August, then Congress should consider all options including...this legislation, Democrats are asserting Congress' oversight of the 4-year...

Democrats challenge Bush on Iraq bill By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON - A historic veto showdown assured, Democratic leaders agreed ... a complete pullout six months later. "No more will Congress turn ...Afghanistan, the withdrawal timetable that Bush finds objectionable and billions of ...In his remarks, Reid criticized Bush and called Vice President Dick ...

Defiant Democrats vote to begin pullout By Carl Hulse and Jeff ... WASHINGTON - Issuing a stinging challenge to President Bush, the Senate on ... year. Democrats, preparing for a veto fight, immediately sought to paint ... send his financing request to Congress. They also dismissed Republican complaints ... micromanaging military policy, saying that Congress had constitutional authority equal to...