Iraqi "genocide" class action against AWB


	Iraqi "genocide" class action against AWB

tabsey

9-17-2007 5:53 AM

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corruption

tabsey says:

The "Oil for Food" corrupt practices continue to dog the AWB. Bet the pollies keep their mouthes shut on this one. They all claimed ignorance ( quite believable that they are downright ignorant) when the enquiry took place.

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