Falluja, Iraq - why now?

Iraq to begin voter registration Monday, that's why.

January's national election will be a crucial step for Iraq, and on Monday officials begin registering voters to set in motion an electoral process that poses a huge security challenge for American military commanders given the task of ensuring the vote comes off.

How long will the battle last? Not long.

Six weeks will be spent registering voters and political parties.

My guess is they will get Falluja cleaned up pretty quick.
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