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    General McChrystal and Ambassador Eikenberry on the Hill

    The President’s call for beginning withdrawal from Afghanistan after just 18 months has produced harsh rebukes from supporters of the troop surge. Today, the top military commander, General Stanley McChrystal told Congress that he’s on board. Julian Barnes is Pentagon Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The President’s call for beginning withdrawal from Afghanistan after just 18 months has produced harsh rebukes from supporters of the troop surge. Today, the top military commander, General Stanley McChrystal told Congress that he’s on board. Julian Barnes is Pentagon Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times.

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    Afghanistan and the 'Civilian Surge'
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    3. 44:12Homegrown Muslim Extremism Rising Threat in US
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      Julian Barnes

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Afghanistan and the 'Civilian Surge'
    1. 0:00General McChrystal and Ambassador Eikenberry on the HillYou’re reading this
    2. 7:19Afghanistan and the 'Civilian Surge'
    3. 44:12Homegrown Muslim Extremism Rising Threat in US
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