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Published Nov 12 2009 by USA Today

Security plan looks to Afghan villages in fight against Taliban

KABUL U.S. and Afghan officials have agreed on a new nationwide strategy that will funnel millions of dollars in foreign aid to villages that organize 'neighborhood watch'-like programs to help with security. OFFICIAL: Obama wants his Afghan war options changed

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