Whose turn is it to wake up the media?

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While our intrepid reporters and all-knowing, all-powerful editors are taking a much deserved (according to them) snooze, another extraordinary milestone was reached in Iraq.

Five American troops died in July as a result of combat in Iraq, by far the lowest monthly U.S. death toll of the five-year war.

Whether that can be maintained against an expected surge in violence by the remnants of al-Qaeda and Iranian backed militias as we approach the election remains to be seen. But for now, this is fantastic news - even if few are reporting it or giving it much prominence.

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