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Petraeus Foils Senators Seeking Exit

General, Crocker continue testimony on Capitol Hill today

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 9, 2008 7:09 AM CDT

(Newser) – David Petraeus and Ryan Crocker head back to Capitol Hill this morning after a grueling day of testimony that was short on substance and clear goals, writes the Washington Post. Pressed repeatedly yesterday to describe what "conditions" they would like to see before recommending... Read full story »

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