Bush’s War, Bush’s and Cheney’s Contractor Friends, $9 Billion Gone…Setup?

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I am appalled at the thought that Bush’s War has resulted in fraud and the theft of Billions of US Dollars during the period 2004 to 2007 . This is what we know so far  but as investigations progress, we will know more and I think we will uncover who are the secret partners that worked together with the contractors who allegedly stole this money in various way including overcharging the Military for services, food, and shabby construction that killed. It is a well known fact that some of our servicemen were electrocuted to death in the showers after coming in from battle and going to wash themselves.

There are many reputable news agencies globally that have  reported on the fraudulent happenings, some are included below via this Wikipedia story.
The United States Department of Justice has 900 cases of alleged fraud by contractors to investigate. The Defense Contract Audit Agency similarly has uncovered $10 billion in questionable Iraq contracts and a US audit found that the occupation authority lost track of reconstruction funds totalling nearly $9 billion.
Henry Waxman, Chairman of the United States House of Representatives committee on oversight and government reform, said: “The money that’s gone into waste, fraud and abuse under these contracts is just so outrageous, it’s egregious. It may well turn out to be the largest war profiteering in history.” END

This is what is reported by CNN on the subject.

The audit centered on the Development Fund for Iraq (DFI), which was established in May 2003 by the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA).
After the CPA was dissolved in June 2004, the Iraqi government authorized the U.S. government to administer the funds used for reconstruction.
The Pentagon managed the DFI funds until the end of 2007, when its authority was withdrawn.
The special inspector general reviewed records from eight Defense Department organizations that received DFI funds.
“This situation occurred because most DoD organizations receiving DFI funds did not establish the required Department of the Treasury accounts and no DoD organization was designated as the executive agent for managing the use of DFI funds,” the report concluded. “The breakdown in controls left the funds vulnerable to inappropriate uses and undetected loss.”

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13 years ago

I’m losing the will to live…off to bed…hic…nite America and…in reality…who really gives a shit?

13 years ago

I’m a little skewed here, Maybe because I’ve witnessed to much.
The old adage, follow the money rings true. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the name Cheney comes up upon completion of the investigation.

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13 years ago

I have to agree with Jerry on this one. This seems to be what always happens when the Republicans run things, especially with an idiot like Dubya in the WH.

13 years ago

This is what always happens when the republicans run things.

13 years ago

Wouldn’t it be nice. For years have made it clear I want the honor of pulling the trip rope on these treasonous bastards.

13 years ago

C’mon, One Fly, this is America, the bad guys always get what’s coming to ’em.

13 years ago

Makes no difference how many investigations they have and there have been plenty.

My point is that never is anyone held accountable for anything.

They knew this from the very beginning when Bush was installed that they were going to be able to rape at will and never have to pay.

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13 years ago

Agreed-like elephants in that we/I won’t forget.

Rove is coming to town towards the end of next month. This is a small place. I’ve asked my buds if they hear if he’s going to be out and about anywhere accessible. Just because.
Pie in face-go to slammer-is it worth it-maybe if it’s on video. Help would be needed and that’s hard to get here.

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