The letter of introduction was written by Henry Waxman ('Rat-CA), and not the 'Rat from Michigan.
Apologies for misinforming earlier.
One further bit of clarification...
Kristinn had the unfortunate opportunity to speak with Medea Benjamin at one of our Freeps at WRAMC. Medea stated then, that the "aid" group they were working with was opposed to the Iraqi government and the coalition forces.
That kind of narrows down considerably which side got the money and supplies.