The administration push to war continues, abetted by major media outlets.
    September 15-21, 2002:

Sept. 15, 2002 – The Washington Post runs an article titled “In Iraqi War Scenario, Oil Is Key Issue: U.S. Drillers Eye Huge Petroleum Pool,” pointing out that a post-Saddam Iraq would mean a “bonanza for American oil companies long banished from Iraq.” (Washington Post, front page)

Mid-September, 2002 – The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence requests an NIE, a National Intelligence Estimate, on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. Senators express concern that they will be expected to vote ...   more »