Debate Over Afghan War Heats Up In Congress

by David Welna, NPR

For years, the war in Afghanistan got little attention from Congress as lawmakers battled over the Iraq war. But Iraq has increasingly become the forgotten war on Capitol Hill. Republican lawmakers say President Obama should accept the recommendation for additional troops made by his top commander there. Some key Democrats, meanwhile, express doubts about that war.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, October 1, 2009