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WASHINGTON — New data on Iraq oil revenues suggest that country’s government will reap an even larger-than- expected windfall this year — as much as $70 billion — according to the special U.S. auditor for Iraq. The information is likely to strengthen the hand of U.S. lawmakers complaining that Iraqis aren’t footing enough of the bill for rebuilding their nation — particularly in light of rising oil production and world prices hovering near $120 a barrel.
