Just a Little Blurb

Remember how Iraqi oil exports were going to help finance the post-war reconstruction effort? Well here's a teeny little story about it buried in the international section of the Scotsman:

Iraqi oil exports hit a low

IRAQI oil exports have hit their lowest level since the war according to the latest figures.

Iraq exported 1.1 million barrels per day of oil in December, a senior oil ministry official said - less than any month since exports resumed in mid-2003 and about half the level seen during sanctions under Saddam Hussein.

Sabotage is damaging plants and blocking investment, keeping exports at a fraction of targets officials say should be met if Iraq's vast reserves are to provide its people with prosperity and stability.

Nope, nothing wrong here.