Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Iraq Reconstruction

Halliburton Fuel Waiver Granted Under Suspect Circumstances

Reps. Waxman and Dingell ask the DOD IG to investigate the December 19 waiver given by the Corps of Engineers to Halliburton, citing new evidence that this unusual waiver -- which relieved Halliburton of its obligation to provide data to justify its high gasoline prices -- may have been awarded on false premises.