https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/26/u-s-weighing-how-much-help-to-give-frances-military-operation-in-mali/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 01:36:58 -0400<![CDATA[The immediate issue is whether and how to supply American aerial refueling planes that would allow French jets to provide close-air support to ground forces moving north into territory held by the extremists. French and American officials have been in discussions for days, according to American and European officials, and administration officials say they expect a decision soon. &#8230;]]>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:05:17 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/26/u-s-weighing-how-much-help-to-give-frances-military-operation-in-mali-n99598