President Obama's decision to send more than 30,000 troops to Afghanistan ensures what was already inevitable: the cost of the wars in that country and Iraq are about to exceed $1 trillion. Less certain for Congress is how to pay for it. 785 words, by Paul Kane (Post). AFGHAN-MILITARY-ANALYSIS -- WASHINGTON -- Six months after saying he doubted that 'piling on more and more troops' was the road to success in Afghanistan, President Obama has given Gen. Stanley McChrystal nearly all the troops that he wanted, at the same time setting narrower and more explicit objectives than the broad counterinsurgency McChrystal wanted. 935 words, by Karen DeYoung (Post). SALAHI-CHARITY -- WASHINGTON -- Many of the companies listed as sponsored of a charity polo tournament organized by Tareq and Michaele Salahi say they are not involved with the event. 1,265 words, by Neely Tucker and Mary Jordan (Post). 