The funds are separate from the $18.4 billion appropriated by Congress to aid Iraqi reconstruction, little of which has been spent.

No matter how that debate turns out, Congress has made clear that its willingness to pay for more Iraqi reconstruction is just about exhausted.

But for a long time, Iraqi reconstruction was more of a public relations exercise than a real effort.

The next president will have to make Iraqi reconstruction a central priority.

Iran plays an important role in the Iraqi reconstruction.

Entrepreneurs throughout the gulf region are beginning to salivate over the money to be made in Iraqi reconstruction and in new opportunities.

They would appropriate some money for Iraqi reconstruction.

Many donors would reasonably demand assurances of fair access to Iraqi reconstruction and oil contracts.

We are told by the United States that the oil reserves after the war will be used exclusively for Iraqi reconstruction.

A year ago, a number of countries and international agencies pledged $13.5 billion in loans and grants for Iraqi reconstruction.