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Policing Iraq

Although past experiences have taught the military to prepare for looting and lawlessness after the destruction of a government, the U.S. failed to prepare adequately in Iraq. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports that not enough resources or troops were devoted to security.

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Tom Gjelten covers issues of religion, faith, and belief for NPR News.
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