The U.S. military continues its long, steady draw down of troops from Iraq — just yesterday, Marine Corps Commandant announced he’s handing over responsibility for Anbar province to Iraqi forces. Meanwhile, “the United States is spending more money than ever on private security contractors in Iraq,” USA Today reports. “This year, spending on contractors, who protect diplomats, civilian facilities and supply convoys, is projected to exceed $1.2 billion… Most of that bill — about $1 billion — is State Department spending, which is up 13 percent over 2007.”
