Freedom Facts - Iraq

[Wndrtch]

Education
Sunday, 06 April 2008

The Ministry of Education identified the schools it deemed needed work and the USG stepped in to assist. The school program – done with Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Funds – is complete with 1,885 new schools ($259.1 million); 1,604 repaired schools ($95.5 million); and $18.6 million in supplies and equipment.


New Hospital
Sunday, 06 April 2008

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is building the $163 million Basrah Children’s Hospital, designed to care for children with cancer and to train doctors in pediatric oncology. The project is being built using U.S. and United Nations funds. Further, medical equipment that will be installed in the hospital is being donated by Project HOPE, an international philanthropic organization. The project is about 70 percent completed, with an estimated construction completion date of July 2008. Approximately 700 workers are employed daily on the job site.


Hospitals
Sunday, 06 April 2008

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ $288.5 million hospital program includes 25 renovation projects at 20 hospitals that focus on children’s and maternity care. Two new hospitals also are being constructed in Basrah and Maysan provinces. Currently, we have completed 17 of the projects, with the remaining eight (8) renovations expected to be completed by May 2008.


Healthcare Clinics
Sunday, 06 April 2008

Currently, 86 of the planned 142 healthcare clinics by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are completed – 12 more clinics are expected to be completed in April. Each clinic sees approximately 300 patients a day.


Electricity
Sunday, 06 April 2008

In 2007, electricity production capabilities climbed 31 percent. Iraq’s electrical infrastructure currently is meeting approximately 65 percent of the country’s demand. Since 2003, electrical demand has increased about 70 percent – meaning residents are buying more consumer goods, such as air conditioners and refrigerators and more essential services are coming on line, such as health clinics and fire stations.

There seems to be some talk lately about the evil companies that are "raping" and "banditizing" the Iraqis of their money. Obviously that isn't true, so I wanted to provide some context in to what all that money is going towards.

Unlike the UN Oil for Food Program, which was real corruption.

[Saigio]

Do you have a source?
It should also be noted that some good does not mean there is no evil.

[Wndrtch]

Do you have a source?

Sure!

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=5&id=17&Itemid=32

You can try here too.

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=1&id=3&Itemid=110

[apdst]

It should also be noted that some good does not mean there is no evil.

Of course there is evil. We have the Liberals and the terrorists.

[Saigio]

Thank you for the links.
So. They are meeting a bit more then half the energy requirements, a little more then half the medical clinics are completed, and they know where the schools (that aren't destroyed) are that need help. Good for them.

[apdst]

They are meeting a bit more then half the energy requirements, a little more then half the medical clinics are completed, and they know where the schools (that aren't destroyed) are that need help.

This isn't just reconstruction, it is expansion of the infrastructure that exist prior to the invasion. Coalition units have expanded electricity grids to provide electricity to 4.2 million MORE people.

[Wndrtch]

Thank you for the links.
So. They are meeting a bit more then half the energy requirements, a little more then half the medical clinics are completed, and they know where the schools (that aren't destroyed) are that need help. Good for them.

They are also begining to laugh again.


First Iraqi Comedy in Wasit since 2003
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
By Sgt. Daniel T. West
214th FB, PAO


FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELTA — Actors from the popular Iraqi sitcom, “Mud House,” performed the first comedic play May 4 in Wasit Province since 2003.

“People and People” conveyed Iraqi life from a comedic perspective to entertain the Wasit audience and give them hope and optimism for the future, as described by the actors, An’am al-Rubay’ai, Ali Dakhil and Majid Yasin.

Fifteen hundred people filled the Municipality Hall in al-Kut to see the play, which was sponsored by the U.S. Department of State in coordination with the 214th Fires Brigade and the Iraqi Police.

The IP estimated another 3,000 people were waiting outside the theater, said Vanessa Beary, public diplomacy officer for the Wasit Provincial Reconstruction Team.

“The large turnout was a positive indicator of Wasit’s desire for a return to normalcy,” she said.

Colonel Peter Baker, commander of the 214th FB, said the event was very well received.

“It was impossible not to be caught up with the audience’s laughter,” he said. “It was a very light and joyful mood.

“Attending the play, I was challenged by the language barrier, but the actors were so good at acting their comedic parts that it transcended both language and cultural barriers,” Baker said.

The event granted the people of Wasit an opportunity to forget their troubles, if only for a night, Baker said.

“Perhaps it is a turning point for the quality of life for Iraqi citizens in Wasit,” he said. “I see it as a high point: life returning to normal for people in Wasit.”

Iraqi Security Forces handled security for the event.

This showed a big step forward in security and a good community gathering, said 1st Lt. Randy Heath, a platoon leader for Company F, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), from Fort Campbell, Ky.

“The community had trust in the security provided by the Iraqi Police and the Iraqi Army,” he said. “They seemed to really enjoy the play.”

Baker said ISF remained conscious of the opportunity for mishap because of the large number of people gathered. “It’s an indication of the growth of their capabilities. They are more proactive and organized. There were no incidents.”

Because of the large turnout, the actors held an encore performance May 5.

[Tessy]

Wndrtch (trying to pull a fast one) wrote:
Quote:
Education
Sunday, 06 April 2008

The Ministry of Education identified the schools it deemed needed work and the USG stepped in to assist. The school program – done with Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Funds – is complete with 1,885 new schools ($259.1 million); 1,604 repaired schools ($95.5 million); and $18.6 million in supplies and equipment.

Built, owned and operated by who?


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New Hospital
Sunday, 06 April 2008

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is building the $163 million Basrah Children’s Hospital, designed to care for children with cancer and to train doctors in pediatric oncology. The project is being built using U.S. and United Nations funds. Further, medical equipment that will be installed in the hospital is being donated by Project HOPE, an international philanthropic organization. The project is about 70 percent completed, with an estimated construction completion date of July 2008. Approximately 700 workers are employed daily on the job site.


Built, owned and operated by who?


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Hospitals
Sunday, 06 April 2008

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ $288.5 million hospital program includes 25 renovation projects at 20 hospitals that focus on children’s and maternity care. Two new hospitals also are being constructed in Basrah and Maysan provinces. Currently, we have completed 17 of the projects, with the remaining eight (8) renovations expected to be completed by May 2008.


Built, owned and operated by who?


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Healthcare Clinics
Sunday, 06 April 2008

Currently, 86 of the planned 142 healthcare clinics by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are completed – 12 more clinics are expected to be completed in April. Each clinic sees approximately 300 patients a day.


Built, owned and operated by who?


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Electricity
Sunday, 06 April 2008

In 2007, electricity production capabilities climbed 31 percent. Iraq’s electrical infrastructure currently is meeting approximately 65 percent of the country’s demand. Since 2003, electrical demand has increased about 70 percent – meaning residents are buying more consumer goods, such as air conditioners and refrigerators and more essential services are coming on line, such as health clinics and fire stations.
There seems to be some talk lately about the evil companies that are "raping" and "banditizing" the Iraqis of their money. Obviously that isn't true, so I wanted to provide some context in to what all that money is going towards.

Built, owned and operated by who?

Uh-huh... I thought so! Thanks for proving all my points for me! You make this real easy!

[Wndrtch]

Wndrtch (trying to pull a fast one) wrote:
Quote:
Education
Sunday, 06 April 2008

The Ministry of Education identified the schools it deemed needed work and the USG stepped in to assist. The school program – done with Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Funds – is complete with 1,885 new schools ($259.1 million); 1,604 repaired schools ($95.5 million); and $18.6 million in supplies and equipment.

Built, owned and operated by who?


Quote:
New Hospital
Sunday, 06 April 2008

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is building the $163 million Basrah Children’s Hospital, designed to care for children with cancer and to train doctors in pediatric oncology. The project is being built using U.S. and United Nations funds. Further, medical equipment that will be installed in the hospital is being donated by Project HOPE, an international philanthropic organization. The project is about 70 percent completed, with an estimated construction completion date of July 2008. Approximately 700 workers are employed daily on the job site.


Built, owned and operated by who?


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Hospitals
Sunday, 06 April 2008

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ $288.5 million hospital program includes 25 renovation projects at 20 hospitals that focus on children’s and maternity care. Two new hospitals also are being constructed in Basrah and Maysan provinces. Currently, we have completed 17 of the projects, with the remaining eight (8) renovations expected to be completed by May 2008.


Built, owned and operated by who?


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Healthcare Clinics
Sunday, 06 April 2008

Currently, 86 of the planned 142 healthcare clinics by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are completed – 12 more clinics are expected to be completed in April. Each clinic sees approximately 300 patients a day.


Built, owned and operated by who?


Quote:
Electricity
Sunday, 06 April 2008

In 2007, electricity production capabilities climbed 31 percent. Iraq’s electrical infrastructure currently is meeting approximately 65 percent of the country’s demand. Since 2003, electrical demand has increased about 70 percent – meaning residents are buying more consumer goods, such as air conditioners and refrigerators and more essential services are coming on line, such as health clinics and fire stations.
There seems to be some talk lately about the evil companies that are "raping" and "banditizing" the Iraqis of their money. Obviously that isn't true, so I wanted to provide some context in to what all that money is going towards.

Built, owned and operated by who?

Uh-huh... I thought so! Thanks for proving all my points for me! You make this real easy!

What point? All I see is ranting.