Republican National Committee Release - 02 09 2006 Iraqfacts

NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6, 2006

“Iraqi Security Forces [ISF] Took Control Of Security For [The] Diwaniyah And Wasit Provinces …” (State Department Website, www.defendamerica.mil, Accessed 2/8/06)

“The Number Of Iraqi Border Police Now Stands At 18,000; Goal Is To Have 28,000 Border Police Trained And Equipped By The End Of The Year.” (House Armed

Thomas Delare, U.S. Counselor For Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy Baghdad: “Iraq Had GDP Growth In The 3-4% Range In 2005.” (U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq, “Statement By Minister Counselor For Economic Affairs, Thomas Delare Economic Overview,” Press Release, 1/4/06)

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Services Committee, “Progress In Iraq Update,” Press Release, 1/31/06)

“In November, Iraqi Border Forces Took The Lead In Protecting Iraq’s Syrian Border.” (House Armed Services Committee, “Progress In Iraq Update,” Press Release, 1/31/06)

“In December, The ISF Planned And Executed More Than 550 Independent Operations.” (House Armed Services Committee, “Progress In Iraq Update,” Press Release, 1/31/06)

“Over The Past Year The U.S. Has Channeled A Significant Portion Of Its Reconstruction Dollars To Iraqi Businesswomen … For Capacity Development …” (U.S. Army Website, www4.army.mil, Accessed 2/9/06)

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“About 250 Reconstruction Contracts Worth More Than $250 Million Have Been Awarded To WomenOwned Businesses In Iraq Over The Past Eight Months.” (U.S. Army Website, www4.army.mil, Accessed 2/8/06)

“Under U.S. Government Sponsored Grants, NGOs Offer Workshops For Iraqi Women On Economic Development, Promoting Women As Business Owners And Developing Networks To Support Women In Their Efforts To Own And Operate Businesses.” (State Department Website, www.state.gov,

Delare: “The IMF Expects [GDP] To Improve To Better Than 10% Next Year.” (U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq, “Statement By Minister Counselor For Economic Affairs, Thomas Delare Economic Overview,” Press Release, 1/4/06)

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Delare: “GDP Per Capita Has Broken Through $1000 This Year, Up From $800 Just 3 Years Ago.” (U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq, “Statement By Minister Counselor For Economic Affairs, Thomas Delare Economic Overview,” Press Release, 1/4/06)

“The Installation Of The Advanced First Responders Network (AFRN) Was Completed On January 31.” (State Department Website, www.defendamerica.mil, Accessed 2/8/06)

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“The System Provides A Radio Network In 15 Cities In Support Of The Iraqi Police And The Ministry Of Interior.” (State Department Website, www.defendamerica.mil, Accessed 2/8/06)

Cell Phone Companies Report Continuing Strong Growth In Iraq With A Total Of 5.4 Million Subscribers. (State Department Website, www.defendamerica.mil, Accessed 2/8/06)

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