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Recent Stories
 Iraqi Combat Stress ... a Reality
A U.S. Marine was killed in Iraq today during a clash with militants outside the town of Fallujah. That brings to 633 the number of U.S. troops who've been killed since the start of the invasion last year. But the war is also taking a psychological toll on men and women in the armed forces. That's according to a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Aired: July 1, 2004
Reporter: Amy Scott
Auditing Iraq
The goverment's watchdog over spending on Iraqi reconstruction has come out with its first three audits. It may not sound like juicy summer reading. But check out these tidbits: - Lavish spending by contractors in a five-star resort hotel. - Lax supervision of donations from other countries and international aid groups. Marketplace did some digging into the first batch of audits from the Inspector General assigned to the Coalition Provisional Authority.
Aired: June 30, 2004
Reporter: John Dimsdale
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Can Iraq be Safe?
A bomb hit a U.S. military convoy today in Iraq. Three Marines were killed. The attack, and ongoing hostage cases, underscore the tough job facing Iraq's new government: making the country safe. Travel far enough north, though, and the focus shifts.
Aired: June 29, 2004
Reporter: Adam Davidson
Contractor Immunity
In less than a week, Iraqi officials are set to take the reins of government -- but their powers may not extend to American contractors. It is unclear who, if anyone, will be keeping an eye on the contractors who are dipping into opportunities in Iraq's enormous reconstruction program.
Aired: June 23, 2004
Reporter: Steve Henn
Additional Coverage From The Marketplace Archives
Faking It to Stay Alive
Iraq is Losing Oil Cash
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