Envoys in Iraq could get choice jobs later

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Source: UPI

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A new U.S. State Department policy will reward diplomats who serve a year in Iraq with jobs later in popular spots such as London and Paris.

The Washington Times Friday printed a cable from Foreign Service Director-General George Staples, saying: "The idea behind linked assignments is that a volunteer for Iraq service will be able to be paneled to an onward assignment at the same time he or she is paneled to Baghdad."

The policy applies only to mid-level officers. Twenty-two Baghdad positions affected by the policy are open. Those volunteering to go to Iraq would not be posted there until 2009.

Envoys in Iraq already receive incentives, including better pay and more vacation time, the Times reported.

Read more: http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2007/08/03/envoys_in_iraq_could_get_choice_jobs_later/9342/

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1. "Twenty-two Baghdad positions affected by the policy are open."

"Those volunteering to go to Iraq would not be posted there until 2009."

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2. These guys are so desperate they might even employ me n/t

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