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Allegations of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse at the New U.S. Embassy in Iraq

Press release: “On Thursday, the Committee held a hearing to examine the performance of the State Department and its contractors in the construction of the new $600 million U.S. embassy in Baghdad. The Committee asked questions regarding the embassy compound construction as well as allegations of labor abuse through improper contracting practices.”
Documents and Links

  • Testimony of Karl Demming, KBR
  • Testimony of John Owens
  • Testimony of Rory Mayberry
  • Testimony of Charles Williams, State Dept.
  • Testimony of Patrick F. Kennedy, State Dept.
  • Testimony of Howard Krongard, State Dept.
  • KBR Electrical Inspection
  • State Department IG Report
  • Cable from Baghdad Embassy to State Department Describing Status of Embassy Construction
  • Response from State Department to Baghdad Embassy
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