Pentagon May Recommend Troop Increases in Iraq

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Re-assessing US strategies in Iraq. Is sending in more troops the answer? The White House, Pentagon and Iraq Study Group are all considering options, and are expected to make recommendations soon. Does the US have enough combat-ready soldiers to increase troop levels in Iraq? How have the elections affected the debate? What role does public opinion play?  Plus, another assassination in Beirut, and remembering Robert Altman, a singular voice in American cinema, who passed away last night. Sara Terry guest hosts.

Re-assessing US strategies in Iraq. Is sending in more troops the answer? The White House, Pentagon and Iraq Study Group are all considering options, and are expected to make recommendations soon. Does the US have enough combat-ready soldiers to increase troop levels in Iraq? How have the elections affected the debate? What role does public opinion play?  Plus, another assassination in Beirut, and remembering Robert Altman, a singular voice in American cinema, who passed away last night. Sara Terry guest hosts.

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Host:

Sara Terry

Producers:

Karen Radziner, Katie Cooper, Andrea Brody