I refer you to two great RedState posts.

The first is streiff’s: Transition to Iraqi Control:

In a little heralded development Multi-National Corps-Iraq announced:

The Iraqi government will officially take control of its major air, sea and land-based military commands beginning early next month by standing up the Iraqi Joint Headquarters, a major step toward putting Iraqis in the lead for securing the country, a senior Coalition spokesman here said Aug. 28.

After more than three years of training and assistance for the Iraqi military, the government of Iraq has created the conditions for the Iraqi military to begin reporting directly to its government for orders, rather than relying on Coalition command structures, Maj. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, the Multi-National Force – Iraq senior spokesman, said.

He has a great graphic to bear the changing look of the force in Iraq.

The second post is from Mike, dealing with the mysterious hold placed on the earmark reform bill: Byrd Admits, Then Lifts Hold on Obama-Coburn Bill.

I should add - this is very good news, and not just because two lousy Senators met the business end of the blogosphere - but because it shows that Senator Coburn is one savvy fellow, making good tactical moves throughout this story. And just as good, it shows that when Bill Frist is motivated, he can be a helpful and effective partner.

And Bill Scranton seconded the nomination of Governor Reagan in Detroit.