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Feinstein backs Afghan troop request

A request for more troops by U.S. commanders in Afghanistan is a "solid recommendation," the U.S...Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., signaled her support of a troop surge Sunday on ABC's "This Week," saying Gen. Stanley McChrystal, head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, is a "crackerjack"...

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Obama Sets Punt Formation

News Source: Canadian Free Press | about 1 month ago

For starters, how about winning the war, instead of capitulating, like every other Democrat president throughout the last 40 years? While Barack Obama is taking his time re-deliberating a strategy for Afghanistan (did he ever have one?), appearing on...
Advancing Marines test new Afghan war doctrine

News Source: Reuters | about 1 month ago

Convincing Afghan villagers you will not leave, abandoning them to a vengeful Taliban, is a bigger challenge for U.S. Marines advancing deep into southern Helmand province. The Marines, part of a 10,000-strong force sent to Afghanistan this year,...
Obama should focus on building nation

News Source: The Tuscaloosa News | about 1 month ago

Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 10:43 p.m. Dear Editor: So, Gen. William McChrystal wants to media blitz his way to a 40,000+ troop surge for Afghanistan...He was the point man in the disgusting cover-up of Pat Tillman�s death by �friendly fire,�...
Top Democrat backs more U.S. troops for Afghanistan

News Source: Chicago Tribune | about 1 month ago

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein broke ranks with many fellow Democrats on Sunday by backing a request by the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan for more U.S. troops. Feinstein said the U.S. "mission is in serious jeopardy"...
Key Democrat wants boost in forces in Afghanistan

News Source: Greenwich Time | about 1 month ago

The U.S. mission in Afghanistan is in "serious jeopardy" and needs more troops to turn the tide against an increasingly potent Taliban insurgency, the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday, putting her at odds with an influential...
US troop build-up in Afghanistan gaining favor

News Source: Kuwait Times | about 1 month ago

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Robert Gates, a key player, is undecided about next steps. But he has publicly said many of his earlier reservations about adding forces have been addressed and remains a strong proponent of counter-insurgency...