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    To 'Surge' or Not to 'Surge' in Iraq

    The Bush White House reportedly is at odds with the Pentagon over a "surge" of more troops to fight in Iraq. We hear arguments for and against and look at the politics of an unpopular war in the US and in Iraq itself.   Plus, the latest on the International Space Station and, just in time for the holidays, a dispute over extended warranties.

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    By Warren Olney • Dec 19, 2006 • 1h 0m Listen

    The Bush White House reportedly is at odds with the Pentagon over a "surge" of more troops to fight in Iraq. We hear arguments for and against and look at the politics of an unpopular war in the US and in Iraq itself. Plus, the latest on the International Space Station and, just in time for the holidays, a dispute over extended warranties.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Producer, To the Point

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