U.S. Sending Six to 10 Troops to Liberia

WASHINGTON Aug. 6 —
After at least two months of studying ways to help wartorn Liberia, President Bush has decided to send six to 10 American troops to assist West African peacekeepers, defense officials said Wednesday.

Though an additional dozen could be added to the team, no decision has been made to send anything beyond 20 people to the West African nation, three officials said.

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