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Obama Blames Iraq War For Deterioration In Afghanistan
By Christina Bellantoni
12.01.09 | 3:17 pm
Obama: Afghanistan Is Not Vietnam
By Evan McMorris-Santoro
12.01.09 | 3:22 pm
Obama Punts On War Funding
By Brian Beutler
12.01.09 | 3:29 pm
No Surge Here: Obama Doesn’t Use The Term
By Christina Bellantoni
12.01.09 | 3:35 pm
White House Fact Sheet On Afghanistan
By Brian Beutler
12.01.09 | 3:43 pm
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By Eric Kleefeld
12.01.09 | 3:43 pm
McCain Supports More Troops, Opposes Exit Strategy
By Rachel Slajda
12.01.09 | 3:45 pm
Obama Takes On ‘Dithering’ In Afghanistan Speech
By Evan McMorris-Santoro
12.01.09 | 3:46 pm
Roland Burris: ‘I Have Reservations’ About Afghanistan Strategy
By Evan McMorris-Santoro
12.01.09 | 3:54 pm
Feingold: ‘I Do Not Support The President’s Decision’
By Eric Kleefeld
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