NYT: The financial crisis, falling oil prices will make it harder for Iraq to pay for services and could affect U.S. plans for troop withdrawal.

And/But: Marine who commanded U.S. forces in Anbar tells TIME it’s time for the Americans to get out of the way.

Plus: Pelosi tells Rachel Maddow she wants a small residual force left in Iraq — less than half of the 50,000 troops Obama’s team is said to be considering.