War costs: Iraq and Afghanistan total $1.7 to $2.7 trillion by 2017
Analyses place 2008 Iraq war monthly costs around 12 billion dollars, with total war costs through 2017 projected between 1.7 and 2.7 trillion. GAO warns of significant future resources and tough fiscal tradeoffs. IMF notes economic damage and mass displacement in Iraq.
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Iraq
Joseph E. Stiglitz
Linda J. Bilmes
U.S
Congressional Budget Office
Government Accountability Office
Congress
GAO
Water at Iraq bases sickened U S troops linked to KBR sites
Dozens of U S troops in Iraq fell ill from unmonitored water used for hygiene at five bases. An inspector general report found quality lapses at KBR operated sites in Ar Ramadi Q West and Victory and at two military facilities Anaconda and Camp Ali between 2004 and 2006.
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U.S
Iraq
Dick Cheney
Pentagon
Associated Press
Defense Department
Inspector General
KBR Inc
KBR
Camp Ar Ramadi
Q-West
Camp Victory
Anaconda
Camp Ali
al Ramadi
Halliburton Co
Halliburt
Free field test offered for hearing aids participation
Individuals may join a two week field test requiring a free in office hearing test to determine candidacy and weekly progress reports with the devices. At period end they may buy the instrument at a reduced price or continue with no charge for participation. Benefits vary by loss type environment and fit.
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Niels Buenemann
International Monetary Fund
Beltone Hearing Care Centers
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