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House Rejects Bid to End Afghan War
The House voted down a challenge to President Obama's conduct of the war in Afghanistan Wednesday, rejecting a measure that would have compelled U.S. armed forces to leave the country within 30 days. Introduced by Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, the measure failed by a vote of 356-65. Five Republicans joined 60 Democrats in voting for the resolution. AWIP: Kucinich orders Afghan War debate, vote: “Trillions for war, no money for Americans!” -Video. WSWS: Congressional Democrats back expanded war in Afghanistan: The brieaf debate and swift defeat of the resolution were a demonstration of the enormous gulf between the great mass of American people and the representatives of big business who comprise the congressional delegations of both parties. AWIP: Your "Representatives" in Congress + Congress Is Teeming With Millionaires.