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Iraqi Cabinet Approves U.S. Security Pact

washingtonpost.com
Nov. 17, 2008
BAGHDAD, Nov. 16-- After months of tense negotiations and public protests, the Iraqi cabinet on Sunday approved a bilateral agreement allowing U.S. troops to remain in this country for three more years.
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