Defense Chief's Criticism Of Iraqis Raises Policy Questions

By Ken Dilanian / The Associated Press, El Paso Times
Mon, 05/25/2015 - 10:52am

WASHINGTON >> The Islamic State group's takeover of the Iraqi provincial capital Ramadi has prompted criticism from Defense Secretary Ash Carter and raised new questions about the Obama administration's strategy to defeat the extremist group.

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