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U.S. to Supply Rebels With Weapons

After concerns were discussed by intelligence groups.

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Two years into the civil war, officials say President Barack Obama is prepared to announce a plan to arm Syrian rebels. The bipartisan groups in the House and Senate intelligence committees had originally worried the weapons would be taken by extremist groups, but earlier this month their concerns were addressed and they decided to give the go-ahead. "We believe we are in a position that the administration can move forward," House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers said. In June, the White House announced it would give military aid to some rebel groups.

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