Monthly Archives: May 2012

Court Publishes Decision in Contractor Fee Dispute Involving “The Mother of all DFAC Drug Deals”

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May 10, 2012 Court Publishes Decision in Contractor Fee Dispute Involving “The Mother of all DFAC Drug Deals” By NEIL GORDON The U.S. Court of Federal Claims recently unsealed its opinion… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Insourcing Functions Performed by Federal Contractors: An Overview of the Legal Issues

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Insourcing Functions Performed by Federal Contractors: An Overview of the Legal Issues Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney Jack Maskell Legislative Attorney May 7, 2012 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R41810 Insourcing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Eagle Bulk And Trident Identified In Shooting Video

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Eagle Bulk And Trident Identified In Shooting Video Posted on: Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 By: Debbie Source: Lloyd’s List Eagle Bulk Shipping and Trident Group have been identified in a video… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Maritime Security Companies and Civil Liability

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OP-ED: Private Maritime Security Companies and Civil Liability Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Written By Greg A. Keef Piracy, one of the hottest topics being discussed amongst management teams in today’s Maritime Industry. … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contingency Support Contractors Beware: The Agility Experience

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Contingency Support Contractors Beware: The Agility Experience 15:28 GMT, May 9, 2012 One of the most amazing features of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan was the explosive growth in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hotel Contingency Operation: Money Can Check in but It Can Never Leave

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David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Hotel Contingency Operation: Money Can Check in but It Can Never Leave On April 17, the Contracting Oversight Subcommittee of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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No US troops but an army of contractors in Iraq

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http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=52182 First Published: 2012-05-10 No US troops but an army of contractors in Iraq Contractors, who assist soldiers in preparing for drills, with after-action reviews, are at forefront of US efforts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Amendment Puts Spotlight On Pentagon Propaganda

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USA Today May 10, 2012 Pg. 4 Amendment Puts Spotlight On Pentagon Propaganda By Gregory Korte, USA Today WASHINGTON — A member of the House Armed Services Committee threatened an amendment… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Shadow Government

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May 08, 2012 Spending Even Less, Spending Even Smarter: Updated Recommendations for Nearly $700 Billion in National Security Savings By SUZANNE DERSHOWITZ Today the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) and Taxpayers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Shooting to Kill Pirates Risks Blackwater Moment

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Shooting to Kill Pirates Risks Blackwater Moment By Michelle Wiese Bockmann and Alan Katz – May 8, 2012 7:31 PM ET Play Private Security Guards Shoot at Somali Pirates At first… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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