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Pentagon's budget nightmare: How each branch would handle sequester cuts
With the threat of a mandatory, across-the-board series of cuts known as sequestration looming over the Pentagon, each of the services has begun its worst-case-scenario planning. Here is where the cuts stand now:
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In Iraq, Obama underscores support for troops
On a surprise visit that lasted less than five hours, the US president also met with Iraq's prime minister.
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Obama caps Turkey visit with student 'town hall'
The president fielded questions on Iraq before heading to Baghdad for an unannounced visit.
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Interview: Top US commander in Iraq
Gen. Raymond Odierno outlines the challenges facing US forces as they continue to tamp down violence while working toward a June deadline to withdraw from Iraqi cities.
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In Iraq, British forces hand over control of Basra to the US
American forces will seek to disprove the perception that they are more heavy-handed than the British.
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Opinion: The US exit from Iraq: how to steer clear of danger
The strategy must focus less on elections and more on political bargains that promote a new Iraqi national compact.
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Drawdown in Iraq begins: 12,000 troops to return by fall
The two combat brigades that would have replaced them will go to Afghanistan instead.
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A drawdown of contractors in Iraq
US commanders there may find it hard to quickly reduce the use of almost 150,000 contractors.
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President Obama lays out his plans for Iraq withdrawal
At Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, he announced that all combat troops would depart by Aug. 31, 2010. Following are the president's prepared remarks.
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Obama adjusts timing on Iraq withdrawal
The president listens to tactical commanders in extending it to 19 months.
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Turkey could furnish a safe way home as US departs Iraq
The Habur Gate – a dusty two-lane checkpoint – may be one of the best routes out.
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USA
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US Ambassador warns of 'precipitious' US exit from Iraq
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As Iraq calms, Mosul remains a battle front
US forces may stay in the volatile northern city beyond the June deadline for Americans to pull back to bases.
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US-Iraqi security pact still unsettled
Amid growing opposition, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki called on Sunday for more time to negotiate a plan that could begin US troop withdrawals in June 2009.
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US more cautious in Iraq appraisals
One key reason: uncertainty about what upcoming provincial elections will bring.
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Odierno takes charge in a 'fragile' Iraq
Gen. David Petraeus, who handed over command on Tuesday to Gen. Raymond Odierno, will lead US Central Command.
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World
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Can Iraq's new calm hold?
Improved security has boosted optimism, but US commanders want to be assured it is "irreversible."
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Petraeus: More troop cuts likely in Iraq
Top US commander in Iraq said Thursday he is likely to recommend further drawdowns before leaving his post in the fall.
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General Petraeus to head U.S. forces in Middle East
The move brings greater focus to the conflict in Afghanistan. Lt. Gen. Odierno is set to succeed Petraeus in Iraq.
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