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U.S., Iraq Close to Pullout Terms
The AP is reporting that the United States and Iraq are close to a deal on timetable for withdrawal. The article states that combat troops would be withdrawn by 2010, with remaining troops to be pulled out 3 years later.
The deal seems to be hinging on the U.S.'s request for legal immunity for U.S. troops.
A timetable is part of a security agreement being negotiated by U.S. and Iraqi officials. Both sides stress the deal is not final and could fall apart over the issue of legal immunity for American troops.
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