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SecDef Gates Looking At How to Accelerate Iraq Withdrawal (www.huffingtonpost.com)

"Commanders are already looking at ...accelerating the drawdown and in terms of how we meet our obligations to the Iraqis," Gates said. "Nobody wants to put at risk the gains that have been... More

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Spencer Ackerman: What Will They Say Now About An Iraq Withdrawal Deadline? (attackerman.firedoglake.com)

The Republican defense secretary just endorsed withdrawing troops from Iraq according to a deadline -- something that John McCain, the pre-July George W. Bush and a raft of conservative commenters... More

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SecDef Gates: 16-Month Iraq Withdrawal Timetable Is 'Just Right' (thinkprogress.org)

Asked today if he considered himself “at odds” with Obama on the timetable, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that Obama “framed it just right yesterday.”

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SecDef Gates: 'Great Reluctance' Toward Altering Iraq Treaty Deal (news.yahoo.com)

"There is great reluctance to engage further in the drafting process," Gates told reporters. "I don't think you slam the door shut, but I would say it's pretty far closed," he added.

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The Real News Network - Story (therealnews.com) TMC

General Ray Odierno takes over US occupation in Iraq as demonstrators march against Gates' visit

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Submitted 2 months ago by SpencerKent | 0 Comments |

Odierno Takes Petraeus’ Place in Iraq (www.truthdig.com) TMC

On Tuesday, Gen. David Petraeus handed over the duties of commander of multinational forces in Iraq to his second-in-command, Gen. Raymond Odierno, who worked with Petraeus on implementing the U.S.... More

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Gates in Baghdad As Car Bombs Kill At Least 12 (rawstory.com)

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates made a surprise visit to Iraq on Monday. Within minutes of his arrival, two car bombings in Baghdad killed at least 12 people and wounded 32 others.

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