Remember how US government officials keep saying that the US military in Iraq is making progress; that Saddam's capture has reduced attacks on US forces; and that Saddam's briefcase contained the names of every anti-American Iraqi? Yes, you remember. Why do you ask? Well, an analysis of US casualties in January reveals that: In January, U.S. suffered 40 combat fatalities in Iraq. It is the 2nd-deadliest month for troops since major operations were declared to be over.