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Black Gold

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Length: 29:02

This week, War News Radio presents the second of a series of shows that will explore the big questions still unanswered about the situation in Iraq. This week, we focus on oil. Read the full description.

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Playing: Black Gold
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Default-piece-image-0 First, we hear about the violence in the oil rich city of Basra from the people who live there. Even in Iraq?s biggest centers of oil production, ordinary people can have a hard time getting fuel. We find out about the fuel ration and buying from the black market in Kirkuk. And, we speak with Brigadier General Edward Cardone about how oil infrastructure fits into the American military strategy for rebuilding Iraq. Iraq?s oil production is still far lower than expected. We find out about one cause: the country?s aging oil infrastructure. Finally, we consider the controversy over Iraq?s proposed hydrocarbon law.

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Piece Description

First, we hear about the violence in the oil rich city of Basra from the people who live there. Even in Iraq?s biggest centers of oil production, ordinary people can have a hard time getting fuel. We find out about the fuel ration and buying from the black market in Kirkuk. And, we speak with Brigadier General Edward Cardone about how oil infrastructure fits into the American military strategy for rebuilding Iraq. Iraq?s oil production is still far lower than expected. We find out about one cause: the country?s aging oil infrastructure. Finally, we consider the controversy over Iraq?s proposed hydrocarbon law.