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(West Point: Chip Reid) How Obama will get the troops deployed & out in 2011 reviewed; details given about the troop numbers & timetable for deployment, the pace of withdrawal as troops stay to train Afghan forces, the efforts in Pakistan. [Senators John McCAIN, Russ FEINGOLD - offer views on Afghanistan.] The issue of the political fallout for the White House from this troop decision discussed.
(Studio: Katie Couric) Where we stand in Afghanistan 8 years later introduced.
(Pentagon: David Martin) Indications things are no longer getting worse in Afghanistan examined; details given about the nature of this war: clear, hold & build. [For "60 Minutes," on August 26, US commander in Afghanistan Gen. Stanley McCHRYSTAL - suggests things have bottomed out.] [On August 31, Capt. Paul SHEPARD - says we have flooded the area with soldiers.] [Brookings Inst. Michael O'HANLON - offers an assessment.]
(Studio: Katie Couric) Report introduced.
(Kabul: Mandy Clark) A new effort to persuade members of the Taliban to leave their ranks featured; scenes shown of fighting & of former Taliban members; details given about the program of paying Taliban. [US Inst. of Peace John DEMPSEY†- says this is the only option: political dialogue with insurgents.]
(Studio: Katie Couric; Washington: Lara Logan) The problem of training an Afghan army & police & the status of the civil war & US combat troops in Iraq discussed.
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(Orlando: Randall Pinkston) The closing by the Florida Highway Patrol of the case surrounding golfer Tiger Woods's car crash in Windermere featured; Woods family photos shown. [Florida Highway Patrol Maj. Cindy WILLIAMS†- cites careless driving.] 911 phone call played. [Attorney for 911 caller Bill SHARPE†- says they witnessed no domestic violence.] [Sgt. Kim MONTES†- says there are no claims of domestic violence.]
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(Lakewood, Washington: John Blackstone) The sudden end of the manhunt around Seattle with the fatal shooting of Maurice Clemmons, who had murdered four police officers, reviewed; photo shown of Clemmons; details given about his background. [Seattle police department interim chief John DIAZ†- calls this a tragedy.] [Pierce County sheriff's department Ed TROYER†- describes his wound; recounts how some people helped Clemmons run.] [On "The Joe Scarborough Show," former Arkansas Governor Mike HUCKABEE - responds.] A community memorial for those slain shown. [Lakewood resident Ralph JACKSON†- praises {Officer} Tina Griswold.]
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(Studio: Jeff Greenfield) The political problems for President Obama after he took office examined; "Saturday Night Live" comic skit shown; details given about friendly criticism of Obama. [Political journalist & author Elizabeth DREW†- says some are becoming disappointed, disillusioned.] [Politico John HARRIS†- says he is viewed as too detached, too cerebral.] The metaphors for prior presidents like Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton & Ronald Reagan cited.
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(South Burlington, Vermont: Byron Pitts) The deployment of the Vermont National Guard to the war in Afghanistan featured; scenes shown from a training center in Vermont & the home of one military family. [National Guardsman Maj. Mike PAPARIELLO†- outlines what he hopes President Obama says tonight about Afghanistan.] [Soldier's mother Julie AMMOT††- recounts what happened to her late son, Aaron; backs sending in more troops.] [In Richland, Michigan, Barb PATTERSON††- talks about her son.] [Wife Beth PAPARIELLO†- comments.]
(Studio: Katie Couric) CBS News coverage of the president's address to the nation noted.
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