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    It's Time to Redefine the Goals in Iraq

    Army General David Petraeus is already the new commander of troops in Iraq.  Today, Senators heard from Admiral William Fallon , nominated as commander of forces in all of the Middle East, Africa and Afghanistan.

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

    Army General David Petraeus is already the new commander of troops in Iraq. Today, Senators heard from Admiral William Fallon, nominated as commander of forces in all of the Middle East, Africa and Afghanistan. Fallon was cautiously diplomatic when responding to South Carolina Republican Lindsay Graham, who asked how Fallon feels about the President's increase of 21,500 troops. Peter Spiegel is following the story for the Los Angeles Times.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Peter Spiegel

      Financial Times

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Is It 'War by Other Means' against Iran?
    1. 1:33It's Time to Redefine the Goals in IraqYou’re reading this
    2. 7:41Is It 'War by Other Means' against Iran?
    3. 40:30Feds Reject Nuclear Plant Protection from Air Attack
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