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July 23, 2013

Pentagon Gives Congress Military Options for Syria 
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The Pentagon has for the first time given Congress a detailed list of
military options for the conflict in Syria. General Martin Dempsey
provided the list in response to a request from Senate Armed Services
Committee Chair Carl Levin. It outlines a range of options, from
training and advising rebel troops to more involved actions such as
launching strikes or establishing a no-fly zone, both of which could
cost a billion dollars a month, according to Dempsey. Last week, General
Dempsey said in testimony before the committee that he has provided
President Obama with options for possible military action on behalf of
rebels seeking the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. He also conceded
Assad will likely remain in power a year from now.

 

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