Oh hooray - Iraq will get Zip Codes and english classes ($20,3b)

[donsu]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-3180370,00.html

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President Bush's $20.3 billion proposal for rebuilding Iraq includes money to establish ZIP codes there, help Iraqi workers learn English and start a museum of former leader Saddam Hussein's atrocities, an administration document shows.

The report, obtained by The Associated Press, was distributed to members of Congress as the administration began its Capitol Hill defense of Bush's Iraq policies. The $20.3 billion is part of Bush's $87 billion proposal for Iraq and Afghanistan, which is dominated by his $66 billion request for U.S. military activities in both countries and elsewhere.

("elsewhere" ?)

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`The administration fought against a $200 million boost for America's police officers, firefighters and paramedics,'' Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., told Bremer. ``But Iraqi first responders would get $290 million.''

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The administration's 53-page report, written by the U.S.-led Coalition Provisional Authority that runs Iraq, said Iraqi police ``are supposed to be performing patrolling duties but are reluctant to do so as they have no means to call for assistance.'' It estimates the cost of establishing a communications network for police, fire and other emergency workers at $150 million.

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-$9 million to modernize Iraq's postal system, including establishment of ZIP codes.

-$30 million to provide half-day classes in English for 5,000 workers.
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Yep, Iraq will become a state of the United States = the U.S. State of Iraq. Britney will be doing a concert in Baghdad soon.

[booksenkatz]

1. Dupe

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=128076