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Thread #99683 Message #2000769
Posted By: Dickey
19-Mar-07 - 01:33 AM
Thread Name: BS: Allawi 's plan backed by U.S.
Subject: RE: BS: Allawi 's plan backed by U.S.
U.S. Army clinic treats Iraqis in Sadr City
Baghdad -- Ailing Iraqis waited behind concertina wire at an abandoned schoolhouse in the capital's Shiite stronghold of Sadr City, where U.S. Army medics had set up a surprise medical clinic.
A child whose legs were stiff with disease hobbled toward the medics. Another man held his head, where a gash swelled with infection, according to AP Television News footage. The clinic was part of a military outreach under the month-old Baghdad security plan. Such clinics usually close within hours to avoid attacks. In Sadr City, medical services historically were provided by Shiite militias. The military hopes providing treatment will turn support in U.S. favor.