Critics Say Blame Goes Higher Up in Walter Reed Scandal Continuing its investigation of the Walter Reed scandal, the Senate Armed Services Committee be hearing testimony on Monday frmo David S.C. Chu, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, and Dr. William Winkenwerder Jr., the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs. Both men have much to speak for – Chu stirred controversy year ago when he said the army was spending too much on veterans care and not enough on bullets and bombs, while Winkenwerder failed to calm tempers when on February 21 he called the Walter Reed complaints “quality of life experience” issues. (Salon)$100 Million Contract for Friend of Nevada Gov. “Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons, while serving in the U.S. House, helped longtime friend Warren Trepp secure a secret $100 million defense contract, according to court documents filed this week by Trepp’s former business partner. If true, Trepp’s dealings with the Defense Department, which have come under federal scrutiny, were far greater than what previously has been reported. The FBI is investigating whether Gibbons as a congressman received unreported gifts from the wealthy defense contractor and campaign contributor.” (Las Vegas Sun)
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