Iraq Conducts Parliamentary Election Despite Series of Bombing Incidents

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Featured on Episode 23 of the 2009-2010 season, aired on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
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Iraq conducted another successful Parliamentary election on Sunday. The polls in Iraq's elections have closed, and thousands of workers are now counting the ballots. Many people came out to vote, despite a series of bombings across the country that morning. President Obama praised voters for their courage, and for their strong desire to have their voices heard. The vote could have an effect on the future of U.S. troops in Iraq. The Obama administration is planning to have all U.S. forces out of Iraq by the end of 2011.

Additional Information:
More from NPR
A Look Inside the Iraq Elections from NPR
More from NY Times about U.S. Troops on Election Day
U.S. Embassy in Iraq
Guide to the Iraq Elections from foreignpolicy.com

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that is so cool that they will finally have elections in iraq. i wonder who will win?

taylor 5:12 PM 3/16/10

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