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Bush to Back Troop Cuts

His speech will add caveats to top general's plan, caution against quick pullout

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 11, 2007 5:34 PM CDT

(Newser) – Bush will back his top general by pulling 30,000 troops out of Iraq by next summer, the AP reports. But he will condition all cuts on future progress when he gives his speech to the nation this week. He will also echo cautions by... Read full story »

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