Monday, November 2, 2009

US Politicians Face Inquiry Into Arms Deals

Up to 20 more F22 fighters could be built next year at $145 million

From Times Online:

More than 30 US politicians, among them seven members of a defence procurement committee, are being investigated in congressional ethics inquiries into influence-peddling, according to a document leaked accidentally on to the internet.

The disclosure sheds light on a process by which billions of dollars a year are spent on defence projects that the Pentagon does not want and which limits funds available for US military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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My Comment: What is remarkable about this case .... is that no one (this blogger included) is surprised.

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