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Published: 11/29/09

Lawmakers Fret About Counting on Afghans, Costs in Advance of Obama Speech

By  Bruce Drake - Politics Daily
Lawmakers Fret About Counting on Afghans, Costs in Advance of Obama Speech

As President Obama prepares to lay out his war strategy for Afghanistan, lawmakers on Capitol Hill today expressed concerns about the ability of the Afghan government and military to build on increased American support and the cost of sending additional U.S. troops. ...

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Published: 11/15/09

Republicans, Democrats Clash Over N.Y. Trial for Accused 9/11 Plotters

By  Bruce Drake - Politics Daily
Republicans, Democrats Clash Over N.Y. Trial for Accused 9/11 Plotters

The partisan debate continued today over the Obama administration's decision to try the accused Sept. 11 conspirators in a civilian court in New York, with Republicans asserting they should face a military tribunal because the attacks were an act of war, while Democrats said the trial would demonstrate to the world the U.S. commitment to the rule of law. ...

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Published: 07/15/08

Reed 'Not Interested' in Running with Obama

By  Mark Impomeni - Politics Daily
Reed 'Not Interested' in Running with Obama

Sen. Jack Reed (D) of Rhode Island said yesterday that he was "not interested" in the Vice-Presidential slot on the Democratic ticket with Sen. Barack Obama. Reed's name has been mentioned as a possible running mate for Obama due to his military experience and his perceived credibility on national security issues. Reed is a graduate of West Point, served admirably in Vietnam, holds a seat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, and has made numerous trips to Iraq, where he will accompany Obama later this month.It is considered bad form by many to openly campaign for the Vice-Presidency, so ...

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