The Senate debate on Iraq remains stalled, sidelined because of disagreement between the two parties on how to proceed, and neither side is giving in, yet. The House, which originally was going to wait until the Senate completed its debate, has moved forward. Their debate will begin next week. This comes as a new government issued report on Iraq gives a stunning assessment of the war’s costs in dollars and in people power. FSRN’s Leigh Ann Caldwell reports.

In other news from DC, the Senate confirmed, 83-14, General George Casey as Army Chief of Staff. The Senate also confirmed Admiral William Fallon to be the top commander in Iraq and Michael McConnell to the number 2 position at the State Department.