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News Wrap: Obama Outlines Afghan War Drawdown Plan

Clip: 4/15/2011 | 3m 38s

News Wrap: Obama Outlines Afghan War Drawdown Plan

In other news Friday, President Obama promised the troop drawdown in Afghanistan will be more than symbolic. The president discussed the pullout, which begins this summer, in an interview with The Associated Press. Also, the House approved next year's GOP budget plan, which calls for $5.8 trillion in spending cuts over 10 years.

04/15/2011

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