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  • Dems question latest anti-war strategy

    11/09/2007 12:43:30 PM PST · by neverdem · 41 replies · 112+ views
    San Luis Obispo Tribune ^ | Nov. 09, 2007 | ANNE FLAHERTY
    Associated Press Rank-and-file Democrats expressed dismay on Friday over their party's latest anti-war strategy, with some members reluctant to vote to bring troops home around Veterans Day. The House was on track to consider legislation next week that would give President Bush $50 billion for operations Iraq and Afghanistan but insist that he begin withdrawing troops. The measure identifies a goal of ending combat by December 2008, leaving only enough soldiers and Marines behind to fight terrorists, train Iraqi security forces and protect U.S. assets. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pushed off plans for a Friday vote after caucus members told...