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CHICAGO -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he was determined to forge ahead with changing the priorities of the U.S. military on the same day lawmakers voted to thwart a key component of his plan.
The dueling visions of what the U.S. fighting forces should look like looms as one of the major battles between the Obama administration and Congress. Mr.
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Gates Announces Army Being Increased By 22,000
Jul 13th, 2009 - The Huffington Post
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Monday that the size of the Army will be increased temporarily by 22,000 soldiers to help meet the needs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other missions around the world.
Gates announces temporary increase in US Army
Jul 13th, 2009 - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday announced a temporary increase in the size of the U.S. Army that would boost the force by up to 22,000 troops for three years.
Gates: Afghanistan Troop Levels Could Rise Again
Jul 13th, 2009 - The Huffington Post
FORT DRUM, N.Y. — The Pentagon's chief said Thursday he could send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan this year than he'd initially expected and is considering increasing the number of soldiers in the Army...
Senior lawmakers seek to end production of F-22
Jul 13th, 2009 - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and his former Republican White House rival, Senator John McCain, found common ground on Monday to try and stop efforts in Congress to expand the F-22 fighter jet program.
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