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Tuesday, December 08, 2009 The general in charge of the war in Afghanistan is telling Congress that President Barack Obama's new war strategy is achievable and that combat force levels can be reduced starting in the summer of 2011.

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Marines to be first wave in new Afghanistan plan

Tuesday, December 01, 2009 More Marines in Afghanistan by Christmas; additional forces later under new Obama strategy

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Obama facing tough selling job on Afghan policy

Monday, November 30, 2009 Obama poised to announce major strategy adjustment in drawn-out Afghan war, more troops to go

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