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Levin Urges Afghan Troop Surge

Armed Services Chair Carl Levin, who recently visited Afghanistan, says it's time for another surge, but not with U.S. troops. He argues against a large U.S. presence creating a "footprint" that the Taliban could use as propaganda.

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Armed Services Chair Carl Levin, who recently visited Afghanistan, says it's time for another surge, but not with U.S. troops. He argues against a large U.S. presence creating a "footprint" that the Taliban could use as propaganda.

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