Top U.S. general in Iraq prepares for troop level decision in early spring

Monday, December 22, 2008

BASRA, Iraq -- The top U.S. general in Iraq said he will make a decision about the future role of American troops in early spring to allow enough time to address any violence that may arise from January's provincial elections.

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