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American forces in Pakistan sidestep consent
By John Hockenberry
Thursday, September 11 2008
For seven years, American officials have tried to work with Pakistan to fight al-Qaeda and the Taliban. But after months of debate, the Bush administration is allowing Special Ops forces to carry out ground assaults without the prior consent of the Pakistani government. The Takeaway talks to Eric Schmitt, of The New York Times about the situation.
Guest: Eric Schmitt, New York Times Reporter
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