United States points to oil as key to Iraq’s postwar future

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

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By Robert Burns

WASHINGTON—When the U.S. overthrew Saddam Hussein seven years ago, the Bush administration envisioned a liberated Iraq that was rich, stable, democratic and a shining example to the rest of the Arab world.

Now, with the end of U.S.-led combat operations in Iraq,...

Published: 08/28/2010