Meanwhile in Iraq, new signs indicate the Bush administration is expecting the Iraqi government to soon pass its U.S.-backed oil law. The Washington Post reports the Commerce Department is looking to hire a legal adviser to help U.S. and Iraqi officials put the oil law into place. The adviser would apparently enjoy extensive sway over the Iraqi government. The job description includes assisting in developing a “tax environment conducive to domestic and foreign investment in Iraq’s key economic sectors, starting with [mineral resources].” The adviser would also review all draft oil laws created by Iraqi agencies, including those setting basic regulations for the oil sector. The job appears long-term — it runs through July 2008 with an option to extend through July 2010.