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...said they lacked the resources to fight both the drug syndicates and the Taliban in Afghanistan. Also, many of the Afghan warlords whom the U.S. relied on to fight the Taliban and al-Qaeda were involved in the drug trade. Now, officials say, the Obama Administration is taking a tough approach to drugs in Afghanistan, sparing no one, not even friends and associates of President Hamid Karzai. "Everyone's fair game," says a Western counternarcotics official in Kabul. "If someone comes within reach of our investigation, nothing is going to stop us from making a case." (See pictures...
...With tensions high and nerves fraying, Sam and Alex remained tough and were able to pull out the final two points,” Cao said. “Both played steady, calm tennis and demonstrated amazing resolve and determination in closing out the match...
...expect growing case backlogs, longer lines and delays in processing judgments. Among those losing their jobs: clerks, court reporters and supervisors. Judge Marjorie Steinberg says her family law departments are losing mental health professionals who help parents negotiate their disputes before they go to court: "You can imagine how tough that is on a family, and on the children, whose parents are fighting." (Will shrinking California save...
...Alexander] is 6’4” and a tremendous athlete,” Delaney-Smith said. “So that’s a tough matchup for us. You need to double that kind of a player...
...vulnerable members, such as Virginia Rep. Glenn Nye, Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader, and Pennsylvania Rep. Chris Carney. While it's crucial for Democrats to pass health care ahead of the midterm elections, Pelosi is fully aware that if she cajoles too many of her vulnerable members into taking a tough vote she could risk losing her majority. Like any seasoned parent, she's focused on getting what she wants with the least blowback...