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Iraqi Leaders Pin Hopes on Interim Congress

The interim Iraqi government faces many challenges as it plans for an upcoming national conference. Iraqi officials hope the conference will improve the government's legitimacy by electing temporary representatives from across the country. Hear NPR's Brian Naylor and NPR's Anne Garrels.

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NPR News' Brian Naylor is a correspondent on the Washington Desk. In this role, he covers politics and federal agencies.
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