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washingtonindependent.com - 11/13/2008

Productive Obama-Military Relationship Possible

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All interviewed said there were no shortage of potential pitfalls in the new Obama-military relationship. Two wars, a persistent threat from Al Qaeda, an overstretched ground force and a likely Pentagon budget crunch guarantee difficult decisions in the next four years.“The single biggest ...

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A Boondoggle To Defend Against A Fiction?
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Welcomes with Warnings
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