One year and $72 million later, the Baghdad police academy is still a fetid mess, and once again it took a reporter to uncover malfeasance on the part of a U.S. government contractor.  And — once again — the Army Corps of Engineers is involved.  Maybe they should just give up and let somebody with a conscience take over. (more…)

Did anyone know that the Bush Administration had commissioned a panel to look into the problem of dangerous toys and food products from abroad?  And did anyone expect it would recommend increased regulation to keep the public safe? (more…)

Hear the one about the Justice Department official who decided to try waterboarding himself to see if it was legal? (more…)