[GraniteStateConservative]

That Cheney's office was involved in getting Halliburton the contract, I think (but don't hold me to that).

[Jaded]

You'd think that was the only time Halliburton/KBR (and whoever else they own) has done werk for the gubmint.

[Steve_Seattle]

Halliburton had governmnet contracts during the Clinton years, largely because they are one of few companies equipped to do certain kinds of jobs.