Mccain In Libya: Need More Support For Rebels

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Fri, 04/22/2011 - 1:40pm

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Friday advised against sending in foreign troops to Libya, but called for increased military support for rebels, including weapons, training and close air support, as they battle to oust leader Moammar Gaddafi. (April 22)

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