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15,000 U.S. Troops Face Extended Iraq Stay

HeadlineApr 10, 2007

At least 15,000 U.S. troops are facing longer tours of duty in Iraq under a new proposal at the Pentagon. The delay would last up to four months. Meanwhile, the National Guard announced thousands of Guard members are being notified to prepare for a second deployment to Iraq. The total National Guard deployment will top 13,000.

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