Iraqi army soldiers search a car at a vehicle checkpoint at the entrance of Baghdad's volatile Shiite enclave of Sadr City. Although Iraqis have seen an increase in the number of checkpoints and other security measures, there is little sign of a "surge" of troops in the streets although U.S. officials insist the public will see a big increase soon.

First published in the February 10, 2007, 8:51 a.m. edition

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