Senator questions Gates about GI electrocutions

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Source: Associated Press

Senator questions Gates about GI electrocutions
By KIMBERLY HEFLING, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - A Pennsylvania senator sought assurance from the Pentagon on Thursday that it is taking action to prevent accidental electrocutions among U.S. troops in Iraq.

Staff Sgt. Ryan Maseth, 24, of Pittsburgh, died Jan. 2 of cardiac arrest after being electrocuted while showering at his barracks in Baghdad. At least 11 other troops have also been electrocuted, according to the Army and Marine Corps.

In a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday, Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., expressed concern that other U.S. troops could be in danger of electrocution. He asked which bases had been inspected and for specifics on repairs made. He also asked if any overall changes have been made to certify the safety of U.S. bases.

"I have been informed that, whereas the specific facility where Staff Sergeant Maseth was killed may have been brought up to code, other U.S. military installations across Iraq continue to exhibit the type of problems that led to Staff Sergeant Maseth's death," Casey wrote. "If so, this is unacceptable and must be remedied immediately."

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080619/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/iraq_electrocuted_soldiers

[provis99]

1. why aren't Halliburton executives up on criminal charges for this?

Gosh I am so damned mad today.

[More_liberal_than_mo]

2. Because

Cheney wouldn't allow it.
Seriously, the repubs in Congress would block any attempt to extract justice when big business is involved. Nothing will happen unless dems get 61 seats in the Senate and a President in the White House. Can't wait until November!

[raystorm7]

3. 8yrs have proved don't hold your breath on anything serious happening but more Hot Air.

[Supersedeas]

4. how many excuses can cronies make for fellow cronies?