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Administration outlines Afghan war endgame
On Tuesday night at West Point, President Barack Obama is set to announce that 30,000 additional U.S. troops will be sent to Afghanistan. Full story
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Administration outlines Afghan war endgame
President Barack Obama is sending 30,000 extra U.S. troops to Afghanistan on an accelerated timetable that will have the first Marines there as early as Christmas and all forces in place by summer.
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Tempers flare as Senate nears health vote
A Republican senator contended Tuesday during rancorous floor debate that President Barack Obama's health care overhaul will shorten the lives of America's seniors by cutting Medicare.
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Administration outlines Afghan war endgame
President Barack Obama is sending 30,000 extra U.S. troops to Afghanistan on an accelerated timetable that will have the first Marines there as early as Christmas and all forces in place by summer.
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