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Michaud On Afghanistan

by augusta insider on 03. Dec, 2009 in Federal

Congressman Mike Michaud (D-ME02) has commented on President Obama’s Afghanistan policy decision to up troop levels.  Michaud supported the goals of defeating al Qaeda, the timeline set for withdrawal, and a stronger focus on training Afghan forces.  Michaud expressed concern over mounting taxpayer costs and the effectiveness of prolonged combat in the region.  Read Rep. [...]

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Pingree On Afghanistan

by augusta insider on 03. Dec, 2009 in Federal

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME01) spoke on the floor yesterday regarding President Barack Obama’s decision to send more troops to Afghanistan. She’s not a fan of sending more troops to the beleaguered central Asian nation. Full video after the jump.

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