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2008-03-17 Iraq

Millions of Iraqis lack water, healthcare

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Posted by Steve White 2008-03-17 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 According to the State Department's latest weekly report - For March 5-11, daily electricity demand was 10% above the same period last year. Daily supply from the grid was 21% above the year-earlier period and met 59% of demand, compared with 54% for the year-earlier period.

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/102343.pdf page 19

Which is not to say millions don't get all the electricity they want.

Posted by Bobby 2008-03-17 06:51|| 2008-03-17 06:51|| Front Page Top

#2 "their average $150 monthly income"
My electric bill hasn't been under $150 a month for years, and I have oil heat and rarely use air conditioning. If they're only getting two hours of electricity a day now, can they even afford a hypothetical 24-hour-a-day supply? No, I think not.

Posted by Darrell 2008-03-17 10:25|| 2008-03-17 10:25|| Front Page Top

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