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Published Apr 08 2010 by Topnews.in

Senator will introduced a bill for 'achievable' Afghan goals

He will introduce a bill calling for "achievable" counterterrorism goals and a timetable for removing troops from Afghanistan, says Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Minn.

The Hill reported on Wednesday that Feingold, critical of President Barack Obama's troop escalation in Afghanistan, plans legislation to define what he refers to as America's "large-scale,...

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...Feingold said, "Rather than pursuing a large-scale, open-ended military strategy in Afghanistan, we should focus on achievable counterterrorism goals. This approach would strengthen our national security by allowing us to focus on the global fight against al-Qaida." (With Inputs from...

Senator will introduced a bill for 'achievable' Afghan goals [Published Topnews.in - Apr 08 2010]

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First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 12 hours ago - 16 reports

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First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 16 hours ago - 21 reports

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