Supporting the troops?

The Washington Post reports today that Halliburton provided American troops with contaminated water and, despite knowing about it, did not provide any warning. Then again, why should they care, their former CEO is Vice President Dick Cheney. They have already overcharged the government for gasoline without any punishment. Who knows what else they are covering up. Maybe using beef infected with BSE? Nothing is too far outside of the realm of possibility for a company that will not face accountability as long as the Republicans are in power. And while the Democrats have launched an investigation into the allegations, they do not have support from Republicans and therefore will not have subpoena power. The hearings, while important to raise public awareness, will do nothing to provide checks on Halliburton's activities.