Senate Backs Quicker Afghanistan Withdrawl. [View all]

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Source: Army Times, AP article

By Donna Cassata - Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Nov 29, 2012 17:25:35 EST

WASHINGTON — Reflecting a war-weary nation, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday for an accelerated withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan after more than a decade of fighting.

The strong bipartisan vote of 62-33 sends a clear message to President Obama and the military as they engage in high-stakes talks about the pace of drawing down the 68,000 U.S. troops, with a White House announcement expected within weeks.

Read more: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2012/11/ap-senate-backs-quicker-afghanistan-withdrawal-112912/

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About time, I say.