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

July 26, 2007

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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