Posted on 09/10/2007 11:49:41 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Gen. David Petraeus told Congress on Monday that he believes the U.S. military can reduce forces in Iraq to pre-surge levels by the summer of 2008, and that the military objectives of the surge "are in large measure being met." Petraeus, the commanding general of the war, and U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker were testifying before Congress.......
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What is the REAL STORY?
Here is the headline on our local NBC affiliate:
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Petraeus says U.S. troops should leave Iraq this month
Gen. David Petraeus said Monday he has recommended to President Bush that the drawdown of U.S. forces from Iraq begin this month with the departure of a California-based Marine unit.
Why is this in the Business/Economy topic?
Market watch carries stories of interest to Wall Street and this is being watched closely ....due to implications for the Defense Industry and the Oil Industry....it is useful to know what Wall Street is interested in and is watching!
So the Wall Street power players are freepers too?
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