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On the recordJuly 13, 2004
Just recently, the Columbus Dispatch, the major newspaper in Ohio's capital city, had an editorial, and they pointed out that former Halliburton employees have made accusations that Halliburton housed some of their employees in hotel rooms that cost $10,000 per night. $10,000 per night, paid for, obviously, through these contracts, which ultimately are financed by the American taxpayer.
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Marilyn Strickland
Democratic · Washington

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Addressing allegations regarding Halliburton's spending practices during a speech.

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