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Carney ‘Can’t Confirm’ Whether Syria Has Fired Scud Missiles On Rebels

12.12.12 | 8:18 am

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney on Wednesday said he “cannot confirm” that Syria has fired scud missiles at rebels. Carney said he has seen the New York Times story. “If true, this would be the latest desperate act” by the Assad regime, he added.

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David Taintor is a New York-based senior editor who oversees breaking news coverage. He previously worked at NBC News.