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Expense a factor in troops decision

Cost per soldier: $1 million a year

By CHRISTOPHER DREW THE NEW YORK TIMES

Posted: November 15, 2009 at 3:59 a.m.

While President Barack Obama’s decision about sending more troops to Afghanistan is primarily a military one, it also has substantial budget implications that are adding pressure to limit the commitment, senior administration officials say.

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