and the Afghan government would reach out to. Vice President Biden says nearly three-quarters of the insurgents are mercenaries,not ideologues.

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However, correspondents say there will be concern in government quarters that the opposition might take strength from this protest with crucial legislative elections later this year.

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American taxpayers deserve more than unkempt government quarters.

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The decline in government spending in recent quarters has received very little public attention.

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