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Archive Home > 2009 > September > 01 > Obama may weigh more Afghan buildup

Obama may weigh more Afghan buildup

Report from Gen. Stanley McChrystal details a deteriorating situation

By Peter Baker and Dexter Filkins / The Bulletin
September 1, 2009

WASHINGTON " A new report by the top commander in Afghanistan detailing the deteriorating situation there confronts President Barack Obama with the politically perilous decision of whether to deepen U.S. involvement in the 8-year-old war amid shrinking public support at home.

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