Hagel says air war against Islamic State will intensify
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Defending the U.S. strategy during a House of Representatives hearing, Hagel said, "As Iraqi forces build strength, the tempo and intensity of our coalition's air campaign will accelerate in tandem."
(Reporting by David Alexander; Editing by Doina Chiacu)