43% of population lives in absolute poverty
prior to war 19% of children suffered malnutrition; today 28%
last year 75% elementary-aged kids went to school; now 30%
prior to war 50% lacked access to clean water; now 70%
only 50 of 142 primary health care centes are open to public
Ambassador Crocker’s response is exactly what you would expect:
“Security conditions made it difficult to bring projects to closure in a timely fashion.”
Sen Menedez to Amb. Crocker: Reconstruction billions have worsened everyday Iraqi life
Wasn't dat S-CHIP bill Dumbya vetoed for like $15 billion? 285 days to go...
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