Burden Remains on U.S. Forces Despite Iraq Pledges

By Jacki Lyden

Published October 24, 2003 at 6:00 PM HST

Now that the U.S. and several allies have pledged $33 billion to help rebuild Iraq, the focus turns to potential troop commitments. The situation on the ground remains dangerous for the U.S.-led force as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches. NPR's Jacki Lyden reports.

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