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By Sharon Weinberger - AOL News
(Sept. 15) -- The iconic Dr. Strangelove image of the trigger-happy bomber pilot might be moving a step closer to extinction, at least if an influential think tank has its way. The Washington-based Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments says in a newly released report that the Air Force should consider buying a fleet of new bombers that could operate with -- or without -- a pilot. "Sixty-six to one hundred new bombers would give DoD a sizable capacity for conducting penetrating long-range strikes compared to today's relatively small B-2 force," said the report, which was released ...
Let Obama Take His Time on Afghanistan
By David Corn - Politics DailyCan Americans do strategy? The question is particularly relevant these days as President Obama hosts a series of much-watched White House meetings with his national security team to craft a strategy for U.S. policy regarding Afghanistan and Pakistan (or "AfPak," as Washington policy wonks say). In recent days, Republicans have started griping that Obama is lollygagging as he tries to sort out all the complexities and reach a decision about troop levels and related matters. Sen. John McCain has been pushing Obama for a quick decision to send in more soldiers, as requested by Gen. Stanley ...
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