Official: Report says Iraq government hasn't met ANY of its benchmarks

[seemslikeadream]

http://www.wluctv6.com/Global/story.asp?S=6765759&nav=81AX

Official: Report says Iraq government hasn't met any of its benchmarks




Associated Press - July 9, 2007 7:53 PM ET

WASHINGTON (AP) - A US official says a draft report to Congress will conclude that the US-backed government in Iraq has met none of its targets for political, economic and other reform.

One likely result of the report will be a vastly accelerated debate among President Bush's top aides on withdrawing troops and scaling back the US presence in Iraq.

A draft version of the report has been circulating among various government agencies in Washington. It's expected to be presented to Congress on Thursday or Friday.

The official tells The Associated Press that it's highly unlikely that Bush will withhold or suspend some aid to the Iraqis based on the report, as he can do under the law.

[TahitiNut]

1. In other breaking news, rain is wet.

Who, in their right mind, expected otherwise? :shrug: It has NEVER been about building a viable and functional Iraqi government - it's been ALL about enrichment of global corporations.

[leftchick]

2. TIME! Give Them TIME!

and money and blood and treasure etc., blah, puke, blech!

[SpiralHawk]

3. "i've screwed up again. As usual. As always." - Commander AWOL

"The really good news that they don't tell you is that republicon crony oil and munition profits are WAY up. Smirk, smirk, smirk."

- Commander AWOL

[stillcool]

4. shame...must be no progress..

...on the oil law. It is the only benchmark that matters.