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Report Shows 20% Of Money Spent For Iraq War Goes To Private Contractors

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The United States is spending roughly one-fifth of funds for the war in Iraq on private contractors. This is a troubling trend."The Bush Administration's move to outsource large portions of the Iraq war effort sets a dangerous precedent in part based on the need to provide logistical support beyond the capability of an overstretched military. The use of private contractors restricts accountability and oversight; opens th

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