John Oliver rips Halliburton for destroying the Gulf of Mexico: They can go eat a bag of dicks
“So you can ruin the Gulf Coast and destroy the evidence, and all for the price of four Toyota Avalons and half a semester at NYU?”
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Army whistleblower receives $970K for exposing Halliburton no-bid contracts
I had taken an oath of office that said that I was going to conduct the business of procurement and contracting in the Corps impartially, beyond reproach, with the highest degree of integrity, and with preferential treatment toward none. That was federal law, and one that I respected.
Read MoreRunaway gas drilling spill contaminates drinking water source for millions
Just ahead of Earth Day celebrations around the globe and on the anniversary of the Gulf Oil Spill a runaway natural gas well has spewed thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals into a feeder creek for the Susquehanna River that provides drinking water to millions. The well is operated by Chesapeake Energy who contracts with Halliburton for fracking services.
Read MoreAnother conviction in Nigerian LNG bribery scandal and some history
A Briton who worked for a unit of KBR Inc pleaded guilty on Monday in U.S. court to taking part in a decade-long scheme to bribe high-level Nigerian officials to secure $6 billion in contracts.
Read MoreNigeria may accept cash settlement to keep Cheney out of prison
Nigeria is in negotiations with Halliburton to cut a $500M settlement that will keep former CEO, Dick Cheney out of prison for bribery charges.
Read MoreNigeria charges Dick Cheney with bribery
Modern Ghana reports that Nigeria, has done something our own justice department has refused to do, hold a member of the Bush administration accountable.
Read MoreCheney next up on Interpol arrest list – Nigeria bribery charges
An arrest warrant “will be issued and transmitted through Interpol,” said counsel at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Nigeria.
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