New report cites failures in massive Iraq reconstruction initiative . Shortcomings largely caused by waste and poor pre-war planning , report says . Report says violence in country posed huge barrier to reconstruction projects . Comment:
New report cites failures in massive Iraq reconstruction initiative . Shortcomings largely caused by waste and poor pre-war planning , report says . Report says violence in country posed huge barrier to reconstruction projects . U.S.-led `` surge '' helped usher in more successful era , report says .