1.  Who is Karim Hasan?

2.  What do you learn about Mr. Hasan's family in this article?

3.  When does Mr. Hasan estimate that Iraq's power will be restored to the level it was at under Saddam Hussein?
b)  How many hours of electricity did residents of Baghdad receive when Saddam ruled Iraq?

4.  What has hindered the complete restoration of electricity in Iraq?

5.  What solutions is Mr. Hasan implementing to combat the destruction caused by terrorists?

6.  Why will Mr. Hasan be in New Orleans this week?

7.  Does Mr. Hasan make you feel encouraged or discouraged about Iraq's future?  Explain your answer.