The Pentagon said Thursday the number of U.S. troops in Iraq has grown to 152,000. The troop total is now at its highest since shortly after the January elections for an Iraqi National Assembly.

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The Pentagon said Thursday the number of U.S. troops in Iraq has grown to 152,000. The troop total is now at its highest since shortly after the January elections for an Iraqi National Assembly.