Rice Facing Iraq, Iran and Hamas Questions
The United States is facing a defiant Iran, a stubborn insurgency in Iraq and an impending takeover of the Palestinian government by Hamas. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice seemed sure to face persistent questions about Bush administration policies on all three fronts Wednesday in a scheduled appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senators were expected to pepper Rice with questions on a host of international issues, many of which have arisen since she last appeared before Congress in October. Full Story