Four Senators Call for SIGAR Chief’s Removal; Contractor Controls Remain Troubled

By: Rayne Thursday September 23, 2010 4:38 pm

Four Senators called for the removal of the Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction today in a letter (pdf) to President Obama. What’s really driving this request? Even if answered, serious questions remain about Defense Department management of contractors and legislative oversight.

New Hybrid Military-State Dept. Agency Proposed: Blessing or Boondoggle?

By: Rayne Wednesday November 4, 2009 10:36 am

With their function scheduled for phase out as the military’s role in Iraq comes to an end, top folks at office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction propose an new governmental agency — just in time to save their own, um, jobs.

Delusions of Grandeur: Bowen and ‘Original Sin’… (PT. III)

By: CTuttle Sunday December 21, 2008 7:21 pm

Continuing on my SIGIR series…

Delusions Of Grandeur: Viceroy Bremer’s Rule

By: CTuttle Wednesday December 17, 2008 8:35 pm

The sudden advent of the CPA and all the tragic consequences of Bremer’s actions…

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