Taken Questions Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC November 12, 2004 Question Taken at November 12, 2004 Daily Press Briefing Iraq: Najaf/Samarra Reconstruction EffortQuestion: What reconstruction projects in Najaf and Samarra have been underway since the cities returned to government control? In Najaf, 226 projects, many of which are in the education sector, worth $53.98 million are underway or are scheduled to commence by January 31, 2005. The Iraqi Interim Government will grant $50 million to Najaf for reconstruction. In addition to these community-specific projects, Iraqis in Najaf and Samarra will also benefit from nationwide infrastructure rehabilitation projects in such sectors as water and electricity. 2004/1230 |