Pentagon Misstates Sniper Data in $1.4B Request

"In last week's spending request, the Pentagon said sniper attacks have quadrupled in the past year and, if unchecked, the attacks could eclipse roadside bombs as the top killer of U.S. troops. However, the rate of sniper attacks has dropped slightly in 2007 and fallen dramatically in the past four months, according to military records given to USA TODAY. Pentagon officials acknowledged the mistake Monday after questions about the data were raised by USA TODAY." Guess they need more statisticians at the Pentagon too.