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In his first news conference of the year, President Bush again makes his case for increased U.S. troop levels in Iraq. The president put the emphasis in the Iraq debate on an upcoming vote by Congress for funding of U.S. operations in the country.

The House debates a Democratic-led resolution opposing President Bush's plan to send 20,000 more troops to Iraq. Approval of the resolution is expected Friday. Meanwhile, every member of the House gets a say.

Supporters of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri take to the streets of Beirut on the anniversary of his 2005 assassination. They may encounter opponents who have paralyzed the center of the capital for weeks.

Rep. John Murtha (D-PA), chairman of a key House subcommittee, opposes plans to increase troop strength in Iraq and intends to work toward closing the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

As the war grinds on, are Iraqis making progress toward taking over control of their country? On Tuesday’s Full Focus, we’ll learn the latest from a reporter just returned from the war zone.

In Lebanon, two buses filled with commuters were destroyed by explosions in a Christian village northeast of Beirut. At least three people were killed and 20 wounded in the attack. The strike sent tensions soaring on the eve of the second anniversary of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination.

The House of Representatives begins debate Tuesday on a nonbinding resolution expressing disapproval of President Bush's plan to increase U.S. combat troops in Iraq. The debate could extend through the end of the week.

Bombs on two commuter buses in a largely Christian village near Beirut kill three people. The blasts come on the anniversary of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination.

The House prepares to begin debate on a resolution opposing the Bush administration's Iraq policy. Every lawmaker gets five minutes to weigh in on the two-line proposal.

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