A total of 77 U.S. forces in Iraq died in the month of July, making it the least deadly month for U.S. troops since last November.

Military leaders say it's evidence that the "troop surge" is having the desired effect.

Carver County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Felt, who just returned from 22 months as a National Guardsman in Iraq, said he's sure a stable Iraq is attainable if U.S. politicians have the will.

How do you think our federal politicians should handle the ongoing conflict in Iraq?