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• Iraq's unclear future
  President Bush announced the planned withdrawal of a total of 8,000 troops from Iraq by early next year. In a new book, a journalist and former Marine assesses the state of Iraq, and the choices facing the next president.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Bing West: Author of the new book, "The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics & the Endgame in Iraq." West was assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs under President Reagan. Currently, he's a correspondent for Atlantic Monthly.
  Resources
  About Bing West
• Where's that girl power?
  Women in university classrooms succeed at similar rates to their male peers, but researchers find a disconnect once women get into the workforce. Midmorning examines why success in school is not a predictor of success in the workplace for women.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Hannah Seligson: Journalist and author of "New Girl on the Job: Advice from the Trenches."
  Monica McGrath: Professor in the management department of the Wharton School of Business. She also runs a consulting practice in leadership development.
  Linda Hallman: Executive director of the American Association of University Women.
  Resources
  About Hannah Seligson
  About Monica McGrath
  The American Association of University Women
  NY Times: "Girl Power at School, but Not at the Office"

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