hmmm

Not exactly the kind of news source we usually link to but...The Washington Times has an article Local Iraqi builders call bids difficult by Peyman Pejman.

Some Iraqi construction companies say they are being shut of out reconstruction contracts by discriminatory practices and unreasonable standards. U.S. officials reject the charges and say much of the frustration is caused by a misunderstanding of the contractors' legal obligations.

Seems like the US should tailor its business practices to Iraqi standards rather than the other way around.

The Washington Times is owned by the Reverend Moon whom President Bush has called "a man of vision".