Halliburton Defends No-Bid Iraq Contract
"Democrats in the House and Senate have questioned whether Halliburton's oil industry contract resulted from favoritism to Cheney, since there were no competitive bids.

Lesar, Halliburton's president, CEO and chairman, said: 'Now I'm asking you to help by writing a letter to the editor of your newspaper.' He listed 'some facts that you can use to help deliver your letter.'
He also told workers 'it would be helpful to write to your representatives in Washington, D.C., asking them to support fairness and accuracy.' "

Yes, I think that's a grand idea. I urge everybody to contact their local paper and their representatives and tell them just what you think of Halliburton's $1.59 billion (so far) no-bid deal. After all, it is your money. I'm sure you don't mind making Dick Cheney's retirement just a bit more comfortable.