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Connie Lawn Reports On Obama's Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Friday, 24 June 2011, 11:01 am
Article: Connie Lawn

Scoop Audio: Connie Lawn Reports On Obama's Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Scoop Audio: President Obama delivered a major speech on Afghanistan. He will slowly draw down troops, but 70,000 will remain. Connie Lawn provides this Audio Report.

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Connie Lawn Reports On Obama's Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Scoop Audio: Connie Lawn Reports On Obama's Withdrawal From Afghanistan

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Lynley Tulloch: Pulling The Mat Out From Under The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Sector

Howard Davis: NZSQ Inaugurates Wellington Chamber Music’s New Season

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