Monthly Archives: July 2012

Olympic security — and beyond

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Olympic security — and beyond Olympics: security staff now have to be supported by the army Related Articles Delays as Olympic Games Lane opens Games readiness put to the test BBC… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The US Military’s International Airlift Contracts

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The US Military’s International Airlift Contracts Jul 15, 2012 19:45 EDT Latest updates: $2+ billion “Theater Express II” contract. Every year, US Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, IL… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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ABOLISHING THE PROHIBITION ON PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS

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Journal of Legislation 2012 Journal of Legislation 38 J. Legis. 71 ARTICLE: ABOLISHING THE PROHIBITION ON PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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Amid Reports Of Ineptitude, Concerns Over Security At London Olympics

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New York Times July 15, 2012 Pg. 10 Amid Reports Of Ineptitude, Concerns Over Security At London Olympics By John F. Burns LONDON — Even government officials involved in the Olympics… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Companies seek to dismiss suit on burn-pit risk

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Companies seek to dismiss suit on burn-pit risk By Patricia Kime – Staff writer Posted : Friday Jul 13, 2012 18:01:00 EDT A federal judge in Maryland will hear a motion… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S’s Buckles is no bungler. Analysis of an interview

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G4S’s Buckles is no bungler. Analysis of an interview Tony Curzon Price , 14 July 2012 Subjects: Nick Buckles, CEO of G4S, was not the speech-and-thought-challenged buffoon he appeared to be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Policing privatisation: mortally injured but not yet deceased

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Policing privatisation: mortally injured but not yet deceased Jo Jones , 14 July 2012 Subjects: Civil society Democracy and government G4S: securing whose world? West Midlands against Policing for Profit is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ministers ‘were warned about G4S’

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11:46pm, Sat 14 Jul 2012 G4S ‘hitch completely normal’ Ministers ‘were warned about G4S’ Last updated Sun 15 Jul 2012 Home Office ministers were warned 10 months ago of problems with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Hunt: Olympic security fiasco ‘completely normal’

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Jeremy Hunt: Olympic security fiasco ‘completely normal’ By Steve Hayes Jul 15, 2012 London – British Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, says it is “completely normal” for a contractor to fail to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CQ Researcher Privatizing the Military

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CQ Researcher Privatizing the Military v.22-25 Marcia Clemmitt, The CQ Researcher Buy this Electronic PDF Buy this Single Copy The United States and other nations increasingly rely on private contractors, many… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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