Top U.s. Commander In Iraq: Troop Drawdown On Track

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Wed, 11/18/2009 - 7:04am

BAGHDAD (AP) The top U.S. commander in Iraq says the timetable for an American troop withdrawal is still on track despite a dispute ...

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