One of the most expensive earmarks

Update 10/08/07
Ha ha ha, the opening has been delayed indefinitely due to numerous construction flaws. The cost of this monster is already approaching $750 million.

Is there any reason why we chose Iraq to house the largest U.S. embassy on the planet? Are we building some sort of second capital in the Middle East? Maybe a secret facility beneath it?

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The mammoth $600 million U.S. embassy in Baghdad

It was supposed to be completed last month, but due to construction and logistical problems, it's delayed until next year.

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