The Study Group
DECEMBER 9, 2006 Listen to this Story
- James Baker, III
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The conclusion of the long-awaited Iraq Study Group report is that U.S. policy in Iraq is "not working." One key suggestion the group gives to turn this around is that U.S. troops in Iraq shift from combat mode to training and advising. To find out what the challenges on the ground are, we talk with Rick McGovern, a platoon sergeant from Hershey, Pa., who headed military training for Charlie Company in Iraq.
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One of the less noticed details of the Iraq Study Group Report is that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go to an organization called The Military Family Association. We check in to the group and find out what kind of activities the book will help fund.
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- Music Bridge:
- Laureline
- Artist: The Gentlemen
- CD: Losers (Buro)
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