Iraqis take control of once-bloody Anbar province

Iraqis take control of once-bloody Anbar province

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Iraqis take control of once-bloody Anbar province

By ROBERT H. REID – 21 hours ago

BAGHDAD (AP) — American forces on Monday handed over security responsibility to the Iraqis in a province that the U.S. once feared was lost — a sign of the stunning reversal of fortunes since local Sunnis turned against al-Qaida in Iraq.

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Its really interesting that we don't hear much about this in the news. My brother is part of this and I know those Marines have been working hard to make that warzone become a peaceful, growing area.

Lets hope they get some credit in the media. Whats sad is the media is probably ignoring this, because it helps the president and Republicans in general.

My little brother:



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[edit on 2-9-2008 by Dronetek]