IG: Pricey new U.S. Embassy in Iraq has 'multiple' flaws

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The report, by the State Department's inspector general, cites flaws in numerous systems throughout the embassy complex and says that the contractor, First Kuwaiti General Trading & Contracting Co., failed to properly design, construct and commission the largest U.S. Embassy overseas. In one finding, the report says that "safe areas," used to protect staff in emergency situations, "were not constructed according to contract specifications." The audit, conducted with help from the Army Corps of Engineers, also found problems with the embassy's water treatment plant, power systems, walls and concrete walkways, and fire protection systems. It found "plumbing deficiencies" at more than 200 locations.
tags: iraq, corruption, lies, failure
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  1. #1    If diplomats start getting electrocuted in the shower, do you think it will get more official attention than the electrocution of soldiers?
    written by kladner since 29 days 12 hours 22 minuteskladner
  2. #2    First Kuwaiti General Teading & Contracting Co. was awarded that contract?

    Why aren't the political appointees from the previous corrupt administration/criminal enterprise, who approved this abortion of a Palace/embassy, in JAIL? Oh, yeah, what was I thinking? The current administration wants to "look forward" rather than looking to the past.

    If they are looking to the East, they shouldn't look TOO FAR "forward," or they will see the abomination resulting from a no-bid contract with a multinational cartel, as it falls apart and endangers the people working in it.
    written by hterrya since 29 days 10 hours 18 minuteshterrya
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