Posted on 09/27/2007 9:58:21 AM PDT by khnyny
Howard J. Krongard, the State Department's inspector general, has repeatedly thwarted investigations into contracting fraud in Iraq and Afghanistan, including construction of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, and censored reports that might prove politically embarrassing to the Bush administration, the chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform charged yesterday in a 13-page letter.
The letter, addressed to Krongard and signed by the committee chairman, Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.), who released it yesterday, said the allegations were based on the testimony of seven current and former officials on Krongard's staff, including two former senior officials who allowed their names to be used, and private e-mail exchanges obtained by the committee. The letter said the allegations concerned all three major divisions of Krongard's office -- investigations, audits and inspections.
Waxman demanded documents and testimony for a hearing next month into Krongard's conduct. A copy of the letter was sent to the committee's top Republican, Rep. Thomas M. Davis III (Va.).
A statement released by Krongard's office said he had just completed a visit to Afghanistan and was "en route to Baghdad for the remainder of September." In the statement, he described the allegations as "replete with inaccuracies including those made by persons with their own agendas" and said he looks forward to the opportunity to respond fully to the committee. White House spokeswoman Dana Perino referred questions to the State Department, where spokesman Sean McCormack said he had not yet seen Waxman's letter.
The letter alleges that Krongard "interfered with ongoing investigations to protect the State Department and the White House from political embarrassment." It said that "your strong affinity with State Department leadership and your partisan political ties have led you to halt investigations, censor reports and refuse to cooperate with law enforcement agencies."
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“Howard J. Krongard, the State Department’s inspector general, has repeatedly thwarted investigations into contracting fraud in Iraq and Afghanistan.”
This is sickening. The primary mission of contractors over in Iraq and Afghanistan is to support our troops and our war effort. If there is not proper oversight of potential absue, that means that money is wasted (or stolen) instead of being directed to our TROOPS and our WAR EFFORT.
This should be grounds for treason.
Construction Woes Add to Fears at Embassy in Iraq
Krongard also has some personal problems as well...
Son Seeks Restraining Order on Official (The Krongard Family)
It’s not a good situation. Thanks for the links. See this:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1903065/posts
Literally, there have been billions of dollars lost in Iraq and Afghanistan. A lot of this money was in cash that was flown over from the US, lol. Unbelievable stuff.
Put your faith in government!
“This should be grounds for treason.”
agreed!
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