Minnesota NG 1st Brigade Combat Team will have its yearlong tour in Iraq extended by 125 days

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http://www.kstp.com/article/stories/S21174.html?cat=1

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As part of President Bush's plan for boosting U.S. troop strength in Iraq, Minnesota's 1st Brigade Combat Team will have its yearlong tour in Iraq extended by 125 days, to July, according to a defense official who spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity.

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Gov. Tim Pawlenty said in a news release that he was "extremely disappointed and frustrated" that Minnesota troops may have their tour of duty extended.

"This decision by federal officials is not consistent with the expectation or understanding provided to our soldiers," he said. "It's unfair to them and their families."

[YDogg]

1. perhaps REPUBLICAN Gov. Tim Pawlenty should stop moaning and groaning and do something about it

[Little Wing]

2. 16 month tour

[indepat]

3. 'puke idea of supporting/looking after/taking care of the troops