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U.S. House rejects bill to withdraw from Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House of Representatives soundly rejected an effort by anti-war lawmakers Wednesday to force withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year.



The outcome of the vote, 356-65 against the resolution, never was in doubt. Nevertheless, the 3 1/2-hour debate gave those who oppose President Barack Obama's war policies a platform to vent their frustrations.



Opposing the resolution was easy for almost all Republicans, who have been solidly behind Obama's decision to increase U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan from 70,000 to 100,000. Only five Republicans supported the measure.



It was a harder vote for some Democrats, particularly in an election year where opposing the war can be equated with opposing the troops.

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