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    Joint Chiefs Chair Recommends Drastic Troop Reduction in Iraq

    President Bush says military leaders should make the decisions about how long the buildup lasts in Iraq. But what if they disagree?

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

    President Bush says military leaders should make the decisions about how long the buildup lasts in Iraq. But what if they disagree? Today's Los Angeles Times reports that General Peter Pace, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has different views from both General David Petraeus--and the Bush White House. Julian Barnes reports from the Pentagon.

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