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    Iraq Troop Surge Ends, but Afghan Victory Uncertain

    With less violence in Iraq, President Bush is pulling out some Marines but leaving in place almost 140,000 troops. The Secretary of Defense says we are at the endgame in Iraq, but the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs says we might not be winning in Afghanistan. Also, Lehman Brothers reports record losses, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has disappeared from public view. Lawrence O'Donnell guest hosts.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Lawrence O'Donnell • Sep 11, 2008 • 30m Listen

    With less violence in Iraq, President Bush is pulling out some Marines but leaving in place almost 140,000 troops. The Secretary of Defense says we are at the endgame in Iraq, but the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs says we might not be winning in Afghanistan. Will the next president be offered a new set of military options for Iraq and Afghanistan? How will General Petraeus’ priorities change when he takes over Centcomm with responsibility for the entire region? Also, Lehman Brothers reports record losses, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has disappeared from public view. Lawrence O'Donnell guest hosts.

    Today's WWLA is an edited version of this morning's

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