The clock is ticking for the Iraqis to take advantage of the U.S.-funded logistics training contracts, which expire at the end of December, ahead of President Barack Obama's plan to withdraw combat troops by Aug. 31, 2010. The remainder of U.S. troops must withdraw by the end of 2011.
The skyrocketing costs for Washington in Iraq go well beyond efforts at making the Iraqi military ready for the U.S. withdrawal.
Numerous U.S.-funded reconstruction contracts have had to be modified — adding millions of dollars in extra costs — because Iraq's public services were in such poor shape and needed attention first, Warren said.
But the military training has been a growing frustration to commanders and budget overseers.
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