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General Plans New Round of Iraq Troop Cuts

Petraeus reveals second withdrawal likely after July

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 21, 2008 5:45 AM CST

(Newser) – General David Petraeus is preparing new plans to withdraw American troops from Iraq on top of previously announced reductions. The US commander in Iraq said that after more than 20,000 soldiers are pulled out by July, he will recommend further cutbacks later in the... Read full story »

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