Iraq Marks Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Cities

New York Times by Alissa J. Rubin | Jul. 1, 2009 (News Report)

BAGHDAD — Iraq celebrated the withdrawal of American troops from its cities with parades, fireworks and a national holiday on Tuesday as the prime minister trumpeted the country’s sovereignty from American occupation to a wary public. Full Story »

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 by James Canning - Jul. 1, 2009

So-so story that would be better if it mentioned the scores of thousands of mercenaries that are also still in Iraq, and the insane cost of the continuing US military presence.

Obama should pull all US forces out of Iraq within the next 12 months. All, not most. All, including 100,000 or so private contractors.

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