From the Executive Director
Charles Lewis' remarks to the press on the release of Windfalls of War.
An ICIJ Investigation
Windfalls of War
Which American companies won the biggest contracts in postwar Iraq and Afghanistan?
Methodology: Windfalls of War
By Maud Beelman
Sep 11, 2012
U.S. contractors reap the windfalls of post-war reconstruction
By Maud Beelman
May 07, 2012
- A comprehensive examination of companies that won contracts that are not competitively bid for work in Iraq and Afghanistan — and of their campaign contributions, led by General Electric and Vinnell Corporation (the former Northrup Grumman).
- These contracts have tripled in size since 9/11, to $140 billion. Who loses? The taxpayer.
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