U.S. Presses Case Against Berger Group Over Alleged Overbilling
Thursday, Sep. 30th 2010 6:41 AM
A U.S. contractor managing more than $1 billion in reconstruction contracts in Afghanistan faces federal criminal and civil investigations of claims that it overcharged the government for work, according to federal court documents.
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