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Robert Gates Takes Over at the Pentagon

Former CIA Director Robert Gates was sworn in today to replace Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense. One of the first questions he’ll be faced with is whether to it's time for a so-called "surge" of 18,000 to 20,000 more US troops in Baghdad.

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

Former CIA Director Robert Gates was sworn in today to replace Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense. One of the first questions he’ll be faced with is whether to it's time for a so-called "surge" of 18,000 to 20,000 more US troops in Baghdad.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Vanessa Romo
LA School Report
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Christian Science Monitor

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Robert Gates Takes Over at the Pentagon

Former CIA Director Robert Gates was sworn in today to replace Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense. One of the first questions he’ll be faced with is whether to it's time for a so-called "surge" of 18,000 to 20,000 more US troops in Baghdad.

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To the Point

Robert Gates Takes Over at the Pentagon

Former CIA Director Robert Gates was sworn in today to replace Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense. One of the first questions he’ll be faced with is whether to it's time for a so-called "surge" of 18,000 to 20,000 more US troops in Baghdad.

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