Friday, September 11, 2009

No U.S. Troop Surge To Afghanistan According To Senate Armed Services Chairman

Carl Levin

Senate Armed Services Chairman: No More U.S. Troops to Afghanistan -- FOX News

The debate whether to send more combat troops to Afghanistan took a twist reminiscent of the Iraq conflict when the head of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Friday advised not sending any more U.S. combat troops to Afghanistan beyond those already approved by President Obama until more Afghan security forces are trained.


The debate whether to send more combat troops to Afghanistan took a twist reminiscent of the Iraq conflict when the head of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Friday advised not sending any more U.S. combat troops to Afghanistan beyond those already approved by President Obama until more Afghan security forces are trained.

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No Extra Troops To Afghanistan According To Senior Democrat Law Makers

Dem senator steps up pressure on Afghanistan war -- AP
Levin Urges Afghan Forces Boost Over More U.S. Troops -- Bloomberg
Key US senator urges Afghan, not US buildup -- AFP
Levin: U.S. surge in Afghanistan a bad idea -- Air Force Times
Dem senator: speed Afghan security force training -- AP
War in Afghanistan Faces Looming Political Battle in Congress -- ABC News
No Obama Afghan troop decision for 'many' weeks -- AFP

My Comment: Congress is not going to second guess President Obama on Afghanistan .... for now.

Sen. Levin and his allies are just laying the groundwork to protect their "ass" if the situation in Afghanistan goes south.

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