Criticism of The Iraq War - Government Expenditures

Government Expenditures

Further information: Iraq War misappropriations

An Australian investigation (Panorama, 9 June 2008) estimates that around $23 billion (£11.75 billion) may have been lost, stolen or not properly accounted for in Iraq.

The United States Department of Justice has imposed gagging orders that prevent further investigation.

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