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    Looking Into Iraq’s Rear-View Mirror

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    Looking Into Iraq’s Rear-View Mirror By Mark Thompson @MarkThompson_DC   July 16, 2013 REUTERS / Chris Helgren Funny how different things can look as a war winds down. In this February interview… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Rebuilding Iraq: Final report card on US efforts highlights massive waste

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    Rebuilding Iraq: Final report card on US efforts highlights massive waste Here are five of the most wasteful projects uncovered by the Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction. Its final report paints… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    UK soldier faces extradition to US on fraud charges

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    UK soldier faces extradition to US on fraud charges Published July 15, 2013 AFP An Iraqi police officer watches cars at a checkpoint on July 20, 2011 in Baghdad. A British… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Judge Keeps Alive Whistleblower Suit Against Halliburton

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    July 08, 2013 Judge Keeps Alive Whistleblower Suit Against Halliburton A federal trial judge has declined to shut down a whistleblower’s suit that alleges defense contractor Kellogg Brown & Root and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    A Spoiled KBR Demands More and More From the Army

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    A Spoiled KBR Demands More and More From the Army Wednesday, 10 July 2013 12:22   By Charles M Smith, Truthout | Op-Ed A Convoy of KBR fuel trucks. (Photo: codysnowboard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    REP. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN HOLDS A HEARING ON FINAL REPORT FROM THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION

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    REP. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN HOLDS A HEARING ON FINAL REPORT FROM THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION July 9, 2013 Tuesday July 9, 2013 COMMITTEE HEARING WASHINGTON, D.C. COMMITTEE: HOUSE COMMITTEE… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Former U.S. Army Reserve Captain Pleads Guilty in Nevada to Bribery Scheme

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    Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Former U.S. Army Reserve Captain Pleads Guilty in Nevada to Bribery Scheme A former U.S. Army Reserve… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Final report on Iraq reconstruction says fraud, waste cost U.S. $1.5 billion

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    Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune News Service July 9, 2013 Tuesday Final report on Iraq reconstruction says fraud, waste cost U.S. $1.5 billionBy Ali Watkins, McClatchy Washington Bureau WASHINGTON DATELINE WASHINGTON _ The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Iraqi Company Business Manager Pleads Guilty in Texas to Illegal Gratuities Scheme

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    Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Iraqi Company Business Manager Pleads Guilty in Texas to Illegal Gratuities Scheme A business manager for an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Former Officer of New Mexico-Based Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy, Kickback, and Tax Evasion Charges Related to Rebuilding Efforts in Iraq

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    Former Officer of New Mexico-Based Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy, Kickback, and Tax Evasion Charges Related to Rebuilding Efforts in Iraq                                  U.S. Attorney’s Office                                                               … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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