After Criticism Of Dems For Pushing Timeline, Bush Admin Now Has ‘Adjustable' Troop Withdrawal Schedule...

New York Times   |  MICHAEL R. GORDON   |   June 24, 2006 06:45 PM


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The top American commander in Iraq has drafted a plan that projects sharp reductions in the United States military presence there by the end of 2007, with the first cuts coming this September, American officials say.

According to a classified briefing at the Pentagon this week by the commander, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., the number of American combat brigades in Iraq is projected to decrease to 5 or 6 from the current level of 14 by December 2007.

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