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An ICIJ Investigation
Windfalls of War
Which American companies won the biggest contracts in postwar Iraq and Afghanistan?
- 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.
Sep 11, 2012
Methodology: Windfalls of War
May 07, 2012
Contractors in Iraq, Afghanistan, FY 2004-2006
Mar 12, 2012
Key Findings
Mar 12, 2012
Baghdad bonanza for KBR
Mar 12, 2012
Top 100 Contractors in Iraq, Afghanistan
MONEY LAUNDERING
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Jun 28, 2024
Panama Papers trial concludes with all defendants acquitted of money laundering
IMPACT
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