Iraqis need better Iraq, U.S. effort

Both U.S. and Iraqi efforts in providing services and reconstruction in the war-torn country are criticized in a new report by top U.S. auditors, which recommends Congressional action include, among other items, involvement in the oil sector.

Iraq has spent $2 billion on oil, electricity and water projects since 2003, compared to $9.5 billion from the United States.

"Iraq has not followed through on commitments to spend more of its own money on reconstruction efforts and faces challenges ...