Republicans: Clock Is Ticking on Afghanistan Troop Decision

Republicans who want to support President Obama's war strategy in Afghanistan expressed concern Sunday that the president could miss a key opportunity to gain the upper hand on the growing insurgency by waiting too long to grant a request for thousands for more U.S. troops. Republicans: Clock Is Ticking on Afghanistan Troop Decision

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