Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks

Download or read book Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks written by David Walker and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Statement on whether or not the gov¿t. of Iraq has met 18 benchmarks contained in an Act which requires a report on the status of the achievement of these benchmarks. The benchmarks cover Iraqi gov¿t. actions needed to advance reconciliation within Iraqi society, improve the security of the Iraqi pop¿n., provide essential services to the pop¿n., & promote economic well-being. In summary, the Iraqi gov¿t. met 3, partially met 4, & did not meet 11 of its 18 benchmarks. Overall, key legislation has not been passed, violence remains high, & it is unclear whether the Iraqi govt. will spend $10 billion in reconstruction funds. The gov¿t. has not enacted legislation on de-Ba¿athification, oil revenue sharing, provincial elections, amnesty, & militia disarmament. Tables.