new strategy

Expectations are high for the military offensive in Marjah, the informal beginning of President Obama new strategy to turn around the increasingly deteriorating situation in the country.

Analysts say the Obama administration must show tangible success to keep the American public — and possibly NATO allies — on board.

The House is not about to pass the Senate's version of the health overhaul bill. And so far, the idea of scaling back and reaching out to Republicans doesn't seem likely to pay off.

So lawmakers are now scrambling for a new strategy after nearly a year of intense work on a massive piece of legislation.

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The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan has submitted a report assessing progress in the war there. The report that General Stanley McChrystal sent to top officials at the Pentagon and NATO asserts that the situation in Afghanistan remains "serious," but that "success is achievable."

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