Work on reconstruction began slowly in the 1980's, with almost no money available for culture.

The cost goes well beyond the more than $250 billion already spent on military operations and reconstruction.

It seemed natural that he would go to Baghdad to work on reconstruction.

He is to head a commission on minerals and national reconstruction, according to the plan.

Q So then how do you come to your estimate on reconstruction?

Maybe the administration isn't deliberately dragging its feet on reconstruction.

It has been working in Iraq on reconstruction since shortly after the 2003 invasion.

The progress report on relief and reconstruction is, however, mixed.

Outside the stadium, foreign military officials said the $137 million spent on reconstruction in the province was beginning to have an impact.

Let me begin with the discussion on humanitarian aid and reconstruction.