Crossing Jordan: Iraq fuel deal sparks lawsuit

McCain fundraiser sued by partner in lucrative contract with U.S. military

A little-noticed civil lawsuit in Florida is shining a light on an unusual but hugely profitable Pentagon contract to ship millions of gallons of aviation fuel to U.S. bases in Iraq through the kingdom of Jordan. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - May 28, 2008 - 9:53 AM PDT
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Fabrice Florin
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by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 1, 2008

Excellent investigative report on a lawsuit against Harry Sargeant III, a top fundraiser for John McCain. This article is well-researched, fairly presented, and based on extensive factual evidence from multiple sources.

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Kate Bacon
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by Kate Bacon - Oct. 1, 2008

This is a good story that has limits due to the sensitive nature of it all - and it makes it hard to write so you don't have lawyers on your neck. I'd like to have seen some figures about the cost of making the profit, even estimates. And I'd like to know more about jet fuel and whether this is the best mode of transport for it. The McCain connection in this story reinforces the fact he's on the take with lobbyists and the like

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Kaizar Campwala
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by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 1, 2008
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pam gibbs
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by pam gibbs - Oct. 1, 2008

should have included at least one of the other companies bidding, the amount they bid and their efforts to obtain the necessary letter from the Jordanian gov't.

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