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The US Withdrawal

From: War News Radio
Length: 00:07:11

From "Unfinished Business" 8/6/2010: War News Radio reports on the gradual withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, and what this means for Iraqis and Americans alike. Read the full description.
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On August 31st U.S forces in Iraq will cease combat operations and the U.S military presence will be drawn down to 50,000 troops. The US mission in Iraq will transition from the previous Operation Iraq Freedom to the new Operation New Dawn. But what exactly does this mean, and what do Iraqis think about the withdrawal. Kyle Crawford reports.This piece was featured in "Unfinished Business" on 8/6/2010.

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