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Archive Home > 2009 > September > 16 > Thousands more U.S. troops needed in Afghanistan, Joint Chiefs chairman says

Thousands more U.S. troops needed in Afghanistan, Joint Chiefs chairman says

By The Washington Post / The Bulletin
September 16, 2009

WASHINGTON — The top U.S. military officer said Tuesday that thousands more U.S. troops are needed in Afghanistan to regain the initiative against a worsening Taliban insurgency, and that a new program is under way to offer “incentives” to persuade Taliban fighters to switch sides.

Adm. Michael....

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