Meanwhile in Bushopotamia

From Antiwar.com
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Wednesday: 70 Iraqis Killed, 184 Wounded
Violence today was marked by heavy clashing in the Nasariya area and a chorine truck bomb in Abu Saida. At least 70 Iraqis were killed and 184 were injured in those and other attacks throughout the country. No foreign deaths were reported, but two were injured during shelling in the Green Zone. Also, new data shows that the increase in American troops has had little positive effect on violence.
Newly released U.S. data revealed that the increase in troops has had little to no effect on violence in Iraq. If anything, the surge has changed the tactics used. Instead of small armed attacks, large-scale bombings are now preferred.
A truck bomb carrying chlorine gas killed 45 people and wounded 60 last night in Abu Saida. Police denied the use of chlorine, but many of the victims reported breathing difficulties.