Tens of Millions Wasted in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2007 The latest report from the special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction says tens of millions of dollars have been wasted because of failure and fraud. Among other abuses, the report cites a never-used $48.3-million housing facility, complete with an Olympic-size swimming pool. If Willie Sutton were alive today, he'd head straight to Baghdad. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Breathtaking’ Waste and Fraud in Hurricane Aid

Staff / Truthdig Jun 27, 2006 Scams, schemes and bureaucratic snafus related to federal aid for Hurricane Katrina cost taxpayers at least $2 billion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )