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Murtha Gives Nod To Surge, Still Wants U.S. Out

Source: AP

When Vietnam War veteran and Rep. John Murtha, a strong defense advocate, turned against the war in Iraq two years ago, it made national headlines. Murtha hasn't exactly backed away, but he acknowledges that the war effort is going better.

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