Waxman: The Reconstruction of Iraq

[kerrygoddess]

Waxman: The Reconstruction of Iraq
October 18th, 2005

A new report released today by Henry Waxman’s GRMO, The Reconstruction of Iraq, “finds that the reconstruction efforts have consistently failed to meet the objectives set by the Administration two years ago. ”

Two years ago, the Bush Administration asked Congress to appropriate over $20 billion for reconstruction efforts in Iraq. At the time, Administration officials promised that the funds would be used to restore oil production to pre-war levels, increase electricity production substantially above pre-war levels, and provide drinking water to 90% of Iraqis. Congress gave President Bush the funds he requested, appropriating $2.5 billion in April 2003 and $18.4 billion in November 2003.

At the request of Rep. Henry A. Waxman, this report examines the Administration’s record on the reconstruction of Iraq. The report assesses the status of reconstruction efforts in three key sectors of the Iraqi economy: oil, electricity, and water. And it compares the goals set by the Administration two years ago with the reality on the ground in Iraq today.

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[tabasco]

1. No big deal.

Halliburton and oil company profits higher than ever.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED !!

[welshTerrier2]

2. "it will be paid for by Iraqi oil revenues"

$9 billion "went missing" almost immediately ... the whole process of reconstruction had no oversight whatsoever ... they fought Waxman every inch of the way ...

reconstruction was supposed to calm things down in Iraq ... it actually might have ... but it never happened ...

bush keeps going on about how the American people are not seeing all the good things going on in Iraq ... only 66% of Iraqis have clean, safe drinking water ... many are starving ... there's little or no electricity in many areas which means no air conditioning during 130 degree summer heat ...

exactly what part of reconstruction does bush want us to know about ??? even oil production is not back online ...