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weeklystandard.com - 25 days ago
Rolling Stone: Afghanistan Surge is Really About Gen Petraeus' Presidential Aspirations
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Is there a growing revolt of senior military leadership over Afghanistan? Experts say no but Rolling Stone says yes . In early October, as President Obama huddled with top administration officials in the White House situation room to rethink America's failing strategy in Afghanistan, the ...
Afghanistan in the Caucus Room: Levin Slams Cheney
taylormarsh.com - 28 days ago
Afghanistan in the Caucus Room: Levin Slams Cheney
— taylormarsh.com — This post has been edited and updated with reporting from the event. The event today, “Afghanistan: Basic... Questions – Strategic Choices,” was organized by the Rand Corp., with Steve Clemons of NAF. As backdrop, ... (more) Afghanistan in the Caucus Room: Levin Slams Cheney

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thehill.com - 28 days ago
Murtha is open to raising taxes to fund a troop surge in Afghanistan
— thehill.com — Rep. John Murtha said he is open to raising taxes if President Obama decides to send more... troops to Afghanistan. Read more... (more) Murtha is open to raising taxes to fund a troop surge in ...

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Plan B
mudvillegazette.com - 23 days ago
Plan B
— mudvillegazette.com — Al Jazeera : Hamid Karzai listened to a mixture of congratulations and straight talking down the telephone... from President Obama on Monday just hours after Mr. Karzai was declared the winner of the Afghan elections by default. President Obama made clear what the United States expects.  ... (more) Plan B

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GOP 12 — ... for Going Rogue. f. Rolling Stone thinks Petraeus is interested in 2012. g. Just drum. h. Sports report. The Phillies lost last night because of Brad Lidge; not because Cliff Lee didn't start. Blanton held his own against CC.

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