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PBS NewsHour  Weeks After Iraq Withdrawal, Obama Announces Plans to Shrink U.S. Military

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Program: PBS NewsHour

Episode: Weeks After Iraq Withdrawal, Obama Announces Plans to Shrink U.S. Military

While unveiling the Pentagon's latest defense strategy Thursday, President Obama highlighted a new focus on Asia and a scaled-back military. Ray Suarez reports on the strategy shift, announced just weeks after the last American troops left Iraq.

Duration: (3:45)
Premiere Date: 01/05/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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