Security, Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Progress Report: Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed

Since 2001, Congress has appropriated about $640 billion for global war on terrorism, the majority of this for operations in Iraq. In January 2007, the President announced The New Way Forward to stem violence in Iraq and enable the Iraqi government to foster national reconciliation. This new strategy established goals and objectives to achieve over 12 to 18 months, or by July 2008.