Q&A: a Look at the Situation in Iraq

"The temperature these days routinely shoots well above 100 degrees and power outages make air conditioning problematic. Traffic congestion and fuel shortages are the rule. Water supplies come and go with electricity supplies. It's an unenviable existence even if Iraqis didn't already face the ever-present insurgent threats of kidnapping, car bombs and mortar attacks.

But amid all the problems and dangers of daily life are signs of progress. Iraqi military and security forces have become strong enough to launch operations against the insurgency. And the government is moving forward with the creation of a new constitution.

In this "good news, bad news" environment, here are some questions - and answers - about the situation in Iraq today:"
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