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The Iraq Study Group puts the president's feet to the fire.

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All ten members of the bipartisan panel say Iraq is sliding toward chaos, but that all is not lost. They recommend some dramatic changes, including moves President Bush has resisted,

such as direct diplomacy with Iran. They want the primary mission of U.S. forces to be training

Iraqi troops so American combat soldiers can be withdrawn.

They put a heavy burden on the Iraqis themselves to restore order and government services.

On to the point, have they provided a better way to accomplish the president's goals,

or a formula for the graceful exit he's already rejected?

On reporter's notebook later on, will New York City change the way America eats?

First the news.

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Hello again, Warren-N-A-Lay, back with To the Poet. The Iraq Study Group says Iraq is in danger of chaos,

anarchy, and collapse. It proposes dramatic changes that may be difficult for President Bush

to accept. On To the Poet, we'll hear the early White House response and debate the recommendations.

On reporter's notebook, New York City has banned trans fats in restaurants, what will that mean for the rest of the country?

First is news update. The Iraq study group says the Iraq situation is grave and deteriorating.

Here's Democratic co-chair Lee Hamilton.

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