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Reply to the Report of the Select Committee of the Senate on Transports for the War Department - Softcover

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9781333756697: Reply to the Report of the Select Committee of the Senate on Transports for the War Department

Synopsis

This book is a detailed review of a Senate committee report investigating the wasteful spending and fraudulent activities of government officials tasked with procuring transportation for the US army during the Civil War. The author provides an in-depth look at the testimonies and evidence presented to the committee, including allegations of rampant corruption and abuse of power. The author's meticulous research exposes questionable business practices and questionable relationships between government officials and private contractors, revealing how these corrupt practices contributed to the high costs and inefficiencies of the army's transportation system. This book provides a valuable historical account of government corruption during a critical period in US history and offers insights into the ongoing challenges of ensuring accountability and transparency in public spending.

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About the Author

John E Tucker holds graduate and undergraduate degrees from The American University and Strayer University and has more than thirty four years of experience in Higher Education, Information Technology, Government, and Business He has held positions as Provost, Chief Academic Officer, Senior Academic Officer, Vice President of Information Systems, Director of Systems Engineering, Dean of Curriculum Development, Dean of Academic Technology, Director of Operations, Campus Director, and Campus Dean. John was the creator of Strayer University's Distance Learning Program and server as the Director for the first two years. He served on the Board of Directors of Strayer University and helped Strayer grow from 1989-2000. John has worked in both Regional and National accredited educational institutions helping institutions obtain and maintain their accreditation.

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