BBC NEWS | Middle East | US lawmakers’ plane evades shots

Three U.S. Senators were taking off at Baghdad.

The lawmakers said their plane, a C-130 Hercules, had to avoid three rocket-propelled grenades over the course of several minutes.

After taking evasive action, they safely completed their journey to Amman in Jordan.

“It was a scary moment,” said Republican Senator Mel Martinez.

I wonder if they think the surge is working.