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Pete Souza/The White House via Getty ImagesCan Obama Say No To His Generals On Afghanistan?
()The president met Wednesday afternoon with his full team of national security advisers to discuss the next steps in Afghanistan. But scaling back now could appear to many as a hasty reversal, particularly for a president who came into office without much of a foreign policy or military background.
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Science
Senate Unveils Plan To Reduce Emissions()
California Sen. Barbara Boxer unveils a bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent to help slow climate change. The plan uses a cap and trade system and would rework the nation's energy economy.
Law
Democratic Fundraiser Gets 24 Years For Fraud()
September 29, 2009 The judge said Norman Hsu stole more than $50 million from hundreds of investors in a 10-year fraud by winning their confidence with a pristine reputation, even as he ripped them off in a complex Ponzi scheme, a recipe that the judge noted fits many white-collar crimes.
A Turning Point For Afghan War, And For Obama()
September 29, 2009 President Obama's looming decision on whether to boost U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan by more than 50 percent could be a defining one for his administration — and the country. The moment is fraught with historical parallels, from Vietnam to Iraq.
