Pre-emptive use of tactical nukes
The LA Times article is total nonsense ; the command authority/policy may be being revised, but this is pure rabble-rousing from some of the creatures in La-la land.
It makes good copy and can be defended under ' the public's right to know'. It's also grist to the mill for the folks who have such a visceral dislike of the US in general, and George W. in particular (crazy Texans, the Bush 'junta', hang'em high etc.).
If it happens, the war with Iraq will be conventional, irrespective of what Saddam does. However, the US and allies (if any) may incur more casualties by employing conventional means.