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June 30, 2009

Foreign Companies Bid on Iraqi Oil Deals
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In other Iraq news, foreign oil companies are bidding to develop Iraqi
oil for the first time since Iraq nationalized its oil industry in 1972.
Thirty-two companies are taking part in the auction, including Exxon
Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell.



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