Kerry: "We are going to take a hard look at Afghanistan"

GlobalPost by John Aloysius Farrell | Jul. 9, 2009 (Special Report)

WASHINGTON — Sen. John F. Kerry, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says he will hold far-ranging oversight hearings on the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.
“End of summer, early fall, we are going to take a hard look at Afghanistan,” Kerry said in an interview with GlobalPost.
Kerry, whose committee previously held informational hearings that focused on Afghan society and the experience of veterans of the war, has until now ... Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics
Topics: Afghanistan, U.S. Senate, Obama Administration
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Posted by: Posted by Beth Tucker - Jul 9, 2009 - 12:15 PM PDT
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 by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Jul. 11, 2009

Although mainly an article on the status of the Afgan issues there is mention of other matters Sen Kerry wants his committee to handle, including the Climate bill. Very well written with direct quotes.

With congress writing Rules of Engagement into matters dealing with the Afgan, dare I say war, these new hearings in light of McCrystal's pending ... More »

When Congress approved funding for the additional troops, “I think we gave them a fairly defined and limited scope of engagement,” Kerry said. “I remain concerned ... More »

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