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GAO Declares Trump Action on Ukraine Funds Illegal
If you have been searching for one clear-cut, impartial source that explains the “Ukraine Issue” and the subsequent impeachment investigation of Donald Trump, the American Spark has found it: A few weeks ago, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a nine-page legal assessment of the matter that is both detailed and fairly easy to understand.Yesterday, the Spark quoted from the study’s ‘Digest’ and ‘Background’ sections. Today, we offer our readers the heart of the matter – a clear-cut ‘Discussion’ section from the GAO report, which lays out why the actions of the Trump Administration regarding funds to Ukraine are…
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Bush Administration Provides Little Oversight Of Iraqi Oil Contracts: Gao Report
The White House failed to create ‘a rigorous award fee process before awarding’ millions to KBR.Bush Administration Provides Little Oversight Of Iraqi Oil Contracts: GAO ReportBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug.…
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Will Congress Stop War Profiteers In Iraq?
‘The American people…ought to at least know that their tax dollars are being spent the way they should be.’Will Congress Stop War Profiteers In Iraq?By Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 18th,…
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War Costs May Surpass $1 Trillion In 10 Years
Just how much of this kingly sum goes to the fruitless nation-building of Iraq?War Costs May Surpass $1 Trillion In 10 YearsBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 15th, 2007Perhaps no one…
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Just Who Does U.S. Aid Help In Middle East?
Far too often in the Middle East, ‘U.S. foreign aid bolsters autocratic regimes with similar strategicinterests to the United States.’ Just Who Does U.S. Aid Help In Middle East?By Cliff…
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Congress Studies Dangers Of Chinese Food Imports
International trade rules allow a foreign country to apply its own health standard to exported food.Congress Studies Dangers Of Chinese Food ImportsBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 10th, 2007Today we offer…
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Iraqi Government Falling Apart
The Sunni walkouts may signal the beginning of the end for Iraq’s government.Iraqi Government Falling ApartBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 9th, 2007CORRECTION: The August 9th edition of wrongly stated that…
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Is Democracy Sliding From Afghan Government?
The Afghan government’s corruption and shrinking national control have allowed a resurgence of the Taliban.Is Democracy Sliding From Afghan Government?By Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 8th, 2007Over the last few years,…
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Mahdi Army Biggest Western Baghdad Problem, Say Commanders
The westernBaghdad district of West Rashid proves that al-Qaeda is not the biggest problem facing U.S. troops in Iraq.Mahdi Army Biggest Western Baghdad Problem, Say CommandersBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug.…
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Pentagon Hopes To Reduce Foreign Oil Dependence: Report
Air Force leaders hope to use domestically produced synthetic fuel for half of its at-home consumption by 2016.Pentagon Hopes To Reduce Foreign Oil Dependence: ReportBy Cliff Montgomery – July 21st,…
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Obama: Shift American Troops To Fight Al Qaeda
Obama reminds George W. Bush that the real terror threat remains in Afghanistan, not Iraq.Obama: Shift American Troops To Fight Al-QaedaBy Cliff Montgomery – July 16th, 2007America should move troops…
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American Owned Coal Firm Linked To Colombian Terrorist Militias
Did Drummond Co. Inc., hire radical right-wing militias to terrorize its own workers?American-Owned Coal Firm Linked To Colombian Terrorist MilitiasBy Cliff Montgomery – July 7th, 2007The bus carrying about 50…
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Billions In Iraq Oil Revenue, American Taxpayer Dollars Lost
Up to $15 million ofoil revenues gomissing in Iraq eachday.Billions In Iraq Oil Revenue, American Taxpayer Dollars LostBy Cliff Montgomery – July 6th, 2007Up to 300,000 barrels a day of…
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Is Turkey’S Democracy About To Have A Meltdown?
Could a political party with Islamist roots seize absolute power in Turkey?Is Turkey’s Democracy About To Have A Meltdown?By Cliff Montgomery – July 3rd, 2007The Bush Administration loves to discuss…
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Iraq Shi’Ite Government On Verge Of Falling Apart, Say Officials
‘The…government will surely collapse if the situation continues as it is right now,’ says one Iraqi representative. Iraq Shi’ite Government On Verge Of Falling Apart, Say OfficialsBy Cliff Montgomery -…
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Congressional Report Details Iran’S Illiberal Treatment Of Minorities
George W. Bush and Congress can’t claim to be surprised by the Iranian government’s hatred of liberty.Congressional Report Details Iran’s Illiberal Treatment Of MinoritiesBy Cliff Montgomery – June 25th, 2007The…
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Nuremberg Prosecutor Declares Gitmo Trials Violate Geneva Conventions
‘The concept of a fair trial is part of our tradition,’ prosecutor of Nazi war criminals reminds Bush Administration. Nuremberg Prosecutor Declares Gitmo Trials Violate Geneva ConventionsBy Cliff Montgomery -…
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Iraqis Believe Their Representatives Obey ‘American Masters’
Is this the shining democracy George W. Bush thought was going to eliminate tyranny in the Middle East?Iraqis Believe Their Representatives Obey “American Masters”By Cliff Montgomery – June 13th, 2007There…
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Congressional Report Discusses ‘Black Market’ Of Terrorism Funds
Al-Qaeda uses ‘an amalgam of means, both legal and illegal, to raise funds and facilitate its activity.’Congressional Report Discusses ‘Black Market’ Of Terrorism FundsBy Cliff Montgomery – June 12th, 2007A…
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Army Stockpiling, Destroying UNneeded Wmd Antidotes In Iraq
Some security experts say Bush Administration continues unneeded program to bolster long-disproven claims.Army Stockpiling, Destroying Unneeded WMD Antidotes In IraqBy Cliff Montgomery – June 11th, 2007Despite the Bush Administration’s war-making…
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Just How Many Iraqis Have Died In Bush’S Nation Building?
The Lancet study found that as of July 2006, about 655,000 Iraqi deaths were ‘a consequence of the war’.Just How Many Iraqis Have Died In Bush’s Nation-Building?By Cliff Montgomery -…
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How Did George Bush’S “Iraqi Free Media” Plan Fail So Horribly?
Iraq’s current press freedoms resemble ‘those of autocratic regimes in the region.’How Did George Bush’s “Iraqi Free Media” Plan Fail So Horribly?By Cliff Montgomery – May 31st, 2007In January 2003…
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Al Sadr Reappears, As Bush Condemns U.S. Troops To Continue His Iraq Mess
George W. Bush has an ugly habit of denying his worst mistakes, and then projecting those mistakes onto others.Al-Sadr Reappears, As Bush Condemns U.S. Troops To Continue His Iraq MessBy…
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Pentagon Report Explains Why Torture Is UN American
Bush’s own militaryleaders declare thattorture ‘leads tounreliableinformation that maydamage subsequentcollection efforts.’Pentagon Report Explains Why Torture Is Un-AmericanBy Cliff Montgomery – May 23rd, 2007For those hiding behind the thought that stopping…