Monthly Archives: March 2012

What Isn’t for Sale?

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What Isn’t for Sale? Market thinking so permeates our lives that we barely notice it anymore. A leading philosopher sums up the hidden costs of a price-tag society. By Michael J.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Christopher Thomas Mayer

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Christopher Thomas Mayer Director, Contractor Standards and Compliance Mr. Christopher Mayer is the Director, Contractor Standards and Compliance in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Program Support). His… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Justice Department alleges kickback scheme tied to Iraq munitions disposal contracts

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Justice Department alleges kickback scheme tied to Iraq munitions disposal contracts Published: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 5:57 PM     By Brian Lawson, The Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — A series of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Americans In Afghanistan Likely Causing More Corruption Than They Stop

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31.Jan.2012 Americans In Afghanistan Likely Causing More Corruption Than They Stop Original Reporting | By Corey Pein Forget the Republican primaries. What do the polls say in Afghanistan? “Afghans themselves see… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Who Is Securing the Texas Border? How Private Contractors Mislead the Public, Then Get Rich Off Taxpayer Money

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http://www.alternet.org/news/154514/who_is_securing_the_texas_border_how_private_contractors_mislead_the_public,_then_get_rich_off_taxpayer_money?page=entire Who Is Securing the Texas Border? How Private Contractors Mislead the Public, Then Get Rich Off Taxpayer Money Private contractors have taken over Texas border security operations, but are falsely… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Olympics 2012 security: welcome to lockdown London

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/mar/12/london-olympics-security-lockdown-london?newsfeed=true Olympics 2012 security: welcome to lockdown London London 2012 will see the UK’s biggest mobilisation of military and security forces since the second world war and the effects will linger… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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General Pasha put rare check on US influence

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http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-2-97223-General-Pasha-put-rare-check-o n-US-influence General Pasha put rare check on US influence Ansar Abbasi Monday, March 12, 2012 ISLAMABAD: General Ahmad Shuja Pasha would have made many mistakes and would have failed on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Father of U.S. Soldier Killed by Hired Afghan Guard Running for Congress

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Father of U.S. Soldier Killed by Hired Afghan Guard Running for Congress Army Pfc. Rudy A. Acosta was killed March 19, 2011, by an Afghan security contractor who was hired to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Seeking growth, CACI makes changes at the top

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Seeking growth, CACI makes changes at the top By Marjorie Censer, Arlington-based government contractor CACI International is bringing in new executives, tapping officials from prominent defense firms like Northrop Grumman and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What did private security contractors do in Iraq?

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What did private security contractors do in Iraq? by Jonathan Stray on 02/21/2012 0 The U.S. employed more private contractors in Iraq than in any previous war, at times exceeding the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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