Latest Afghan News Round Up compiled by Elayne Jude for Great North News Service
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Revolt in Congress over Afghan exit taxes
US Congress threatened severe cuts in foreign aid if President Karzai's government institutes an exit tax on American military equipment, food supplies and other goods as the United States draws down over the next 18 months.
"I have seen some stupid things from that government," said Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., co-sponsor of the amendment. "...But this one just went beyond the pale."
