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The 20,000 troops was just a rotation. Tours of duty last for 12 months in Iraq. It was 12 months since the 20,000 went in and they had to be replaced. The only thing that we are waiting for is an indication
Actually I think it's too early to deal with each bill's specifics. "Opting" out varies from the House to the Senate. The States may opt out, the individual may opt out, the provider may opt out, but there
Oh yes, these protests (G-20, World Bank, IMF protests) are historically violent. I don't think they have ever been peaceful. These are the ones where everyone knows going in that there is going to be
Originally, these protests began with the demonstrations wanting the World Bank and International Monetary Fund to stop interfering in developing countries. The IMF and the G-7, G-8, G-20 or whomever,
Actually this really is not new. Back in the 1970s and 80s shows like 60 minutes and 20/20 did this stuff frequently. Basically if you do want to be stung don't do thing that can get you stung. Its

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