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Afghanistan after 2014
A major second-term challenge for President Obama is ending the war in Afghanistan. What are America's goals beyond troop withdrawal by 2014? What's the future of a country embroiled in violence for the past 30 years?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenA major second-term challenge for President Obama is ending the war in Afghanistan. What are America's goals beyond troop withdrawal by 2014? What's the future of a country embroiled in violence for the past 30 years? Also, President Obama goes on the fiscal cliff campaign trail, and "Happy Birthday" on Facebook has been replaced with "Give a Gift." We hear what that could mean for Facebook’s users and its investors.
Banner image: US Army Sgt. William Russell (R) speaks with a local merchant during a key leader meeting in Farah City, Afghanistan, November 20, 2012. US Navy Photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives
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3 storiesObama on the Fiscal Cliff Campaign Trail
Recently elected, President Obama has begun a new campaign, asking Americans to pressure Congress directly to pass his tax plan. "Tell members of Congress what a $2000 tax hike would mean to you. Call your members of Congress; write them an e-mail; post it on their Facebook walls… You can tweet it using #My2k."
Read the story8 minWhat's the Plan for Afghanistan?
America's longest war is winding down, but it's not over yet, and there are as many unresolved issues as there are parties involved. The White House and the Pentagon haven't agreed on the pace of troop withdrawal or how many US soldiers should stay after 2014.
Read the story36 minCan Facebook Cash in on Its Billion Birthdays?
Cyber Monday might have been a chance for Facebook to start making big money, not with a holiday gimmick but one that will last all year. With more than a billion users, Facebook has always provided a box called "Happy Birthday." Clicking it to send a greeting was free.
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