1.  What is the Iraq Study Group (ISG)? (For detailed information about the Iraq Study Group [aka Baker-Hamilton Commission], go to the Council on Foreign Relations website at cfr.org.)

2.  While agreeing with the ISG's broad assessments of problems in Iraq, with what does Sen. Inhofe disagree?

3.  a) How did the committee refer to the situation in Iraq in its report? 
b) Do you agree with this assertion?  Explain your answer.

4.  a) How many recommendations for improving the situation in Iraq did the committee make? 
b) Which 3 were listed in the article?

5.  Why is Sen. Inhofe opposed to the committee's conclusion that there should be a quick removal of troops?

6.  Why is Sen. Inhofe against the ISG's suggestion that the U.S. should have diplomatic talks with Iran and Syria?

7.  What 3 things did Sen. Inhofe, as a member of the Senate Armed Serivces Committee, call on President Bush and his colleagues in Congress to do about Iraq?

8.  a) How do liberal and conservative congressmen differ in their reaction to the ISG's report?
b) With which do you agree?  Why?
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