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Gates era ends with war costs and defence reforms
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch analyzes Robert Gates farewell tour noting Afghanistan and Libya missions, rising defense spending, and the politics of defense cuts. It warns of deep bipartisan split over war costs, looming troop withdrawals, and Panetta's future role in shaping policy.
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