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Obama asks for funding to support Syrian rebels

The White House is asking Congress for new arms and aid for moderate Syrian rebels as ISIS militants make gains in Iraq. The $500 million request would fund U.S. training of rebels in neighboring countries and supply small arms, but not the anti-aircraft missiles rebels are seeking. Bill Plante reports.
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