Monthly Archives: April 2012

Can the Military Court-Martial Civilian Contractors?: Reflections on the Oral Argument in United States v. Ali

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Hard National Security Choices Can the Military Court-Martial Civilian Contractors?: Reflections on the Oral Argument in United States v. Ali By Steve Vladeck Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 12:05 AM Pardon… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UN Mission in Congo Uses Private Military Contractor, ICP Proves, As Ban Stonewalls, Deal with Museveni

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UN Mission in Congo Uses Private Military Contractor, ICP Proves, As Ban Stonewalls, Deal with Museveni By Matthew Russell Lee UNITED NATIONS, April 11, updated April 12 — The UN uses… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A hard decision, prayer brings a change in life for Messersmiths

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April 14, 2012 A hard decision, prayer brings a change in life for Messersmiths By Loretta Gillespie The Cullman Times CULLMAN — Rusty and Suzanne Messersmith of Holly Pond had a hard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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I4S video: SAMI reports good start to accreditation programme

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I4S video: SAMI reports good start to accreditation programme 10 Apr 12 Several companies have now passed the initial stages of SAMI’s international private maritime security company (PMSC) accreditation programme. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Bell Awarded Support Agreement for Iraqi 407s

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Bell Awarded Support Agreement for Iraqi 407s   Bell Awarded Support Agreement for Iraqi 407s Fort Worth, Texas – Bell Helicopter has been awarded a contract by U.S. Army Contracting Command,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Congressional Pressure to Rein in Shadow Government Grows

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Apr 11, 2012 Congressional Pressure to Rein in Shadow Government Grows By SUZANNE DERSHOWITZ On March 26, Representative Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) and 130 other House Members sent a letter to Secretary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Revealed: CISPA — Internet Spying Law — Pushed by For-Profit Spy Lobby

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Revealed: CISPA — Internet Spying Law — Pushed by For-Profit Spy Lobby By Lee Fang, Republic Report Posted on April 13, 2012, Printed on April 14, 2012 A cyber security bill moving… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Deportation contractor Reliance faces litany of abuse claims against staff

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Deportation contractor Reliance faces litany of abuse claims against staff Escort guards accused of ‘hitting and punching’ deportees, but company says cases have been investigated by UKBA Listen to Nelson Babaze… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghan contractors uncertain of future employment

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Afghan contractors uncertain of future employment Fort Polk, La. — Even in the warm Louisiana weather, Mohammad Rezai carries a leather jacket everywhere he goes, just in case someone should turn… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pakistan offers plan to reopen supply lines to American forces

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Pakistan offers plan to reopen supply lines to American forces By Carlo Munoz – 04/13/12 02:56 PM ET U.S.-Pakistan relations took a leap forward on Friday, when Islamabad agreed to a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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