Halliburton's involvement in the Iraq War

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Halliburton and its former subsidiary, Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR), played a massive, highly controversial role in the Iraq War, securing tens of billions of dollars in logistics, reconstruction, and oil-infrastructure contracts. 

Key Contracts and Operations

Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP): Provided massive field support, including base construction, troop housing, laundry services, and food delivery. 
Oil Infrastructure and Firefighting: Handled critical tasks to restore Iraq's oil production, including putting out oil well fires set during the 2003 invasion. 
No-Bid Deals: Secured high-profile, non-competitive "no-bid" agreements through the Pentagon, allowing fast-tracked deployment in active war zones. 

Controversies and Investigations

Political Ties: Faced intense public scrutiny due to former CEO Dick Cheney serving as the U.S. Vice President at the time, leading to widespread accusations of political favoritism and conflict of interest. 
Cost-Plus Structure: Utilized cost-plus-fee contracts, which critics argued created financial incentives to run up total project expenses because the government reimbursed all costs plus a guaranteed profit percentage. 
Overcharging and Fraud Probes: Investigated by federal auditors and defense agencies over allegations of overbilling for fuel deliveries, inflated meal and laundry costs, and questionable subcontractor kickbacks. 

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