Feingold, McGovern, Jones Introduce Bill to End the War in Afghanistan |
| By: Robert Naiman Thursday April 15, 2010 5:15 pm |
Yesterday, Senator Russ Feingold, Representative Jim McGovern, and Representative Walter Jones announced the introduction of legislation that – if it attracts enough support – could end the U.S. military occupation of Afghanistan, and bring the troops home.
Joint Chiefs: Don’t Mess With Dwell Time |
| By: Robert Naiman Wednesday November 4, 2009 11:30 am |
The Joint Chiefs urged President Obama to send fresh troops to Afghanistan “only if they have spent at least a year in the U.S. since their last overseas tour.” That would mean 40,000 new troops can’t be in Afghanistan for the “spring fighting season,” disappointing Fred Kagan. But Kai Eide of the United Nations has a better idea: let’s give the “spring fighting season” a miss.
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