U.S. should air its dirty laundry 03/17/10

Story last updated at 9:34 PM on Wednesday, March 17, 2010

U.S. should air its dirty laundry

Corruption has once again reared its ugly head with the embezzlement of taxpayers money given to American companies, ostensibly for the rebuilding efforts in war-torn countries. The "FinCEN" (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) section of the U.S Treasury Department has been monitoring the $150 billion allocated to finance the rebuilding of Iraq and has uncovered several instances of misappropriations of funds by American contractors.

The names of these offenders should be made public. Those individuals who diminish the integrity of this country need to be punished to the fullest extent possible. Federal oversight of such major allocations of funds should be strengthened to prevent further abuse. The world is watching and taking note, as we air our dirty laundry.

James Mikesell

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