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Dems set war bill without Iraq timeline

While details remain subject to change, the measure is designed to close the books by Friday on a bruising veto fight between Bush and the Democratic-controlled Congress over the war. It would provide funds for military operations in Iraq through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year.

Those who favor victory in Iraq, including President Bush, win this round against the forces of defeatism.

But just this round.