By the time poor kids start school, or even pre-school, they are already behind, the gap is likely to only grow over time.

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"The majority of senators believe the time is now to start drawing down U.S. forces, not just to pre-surge levels but beyond them, and to limit the mission of those remaining to fight al Qaeda, train Iraqis and help protect the borders, " he said.

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