Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Ghost of Contracting Past

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David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The Ghost of Contracting Past Posted: 12/21/2012 3:52 pm There are numerous ways to consider private military and security contractors (PMSC):… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Part Two: NNSA and private contractors’ “nuclear safety culture” responsible for Y-12 security breach?

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Part Two: NNSA and private contractors’ “nuclear safety culture” responsible for Y-12 security breach? By Robert Lee Maril and Rachael Lee Published 21 December 2012 After Sister Susan Rice, age 82,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater Wins the Battle of Benghazi

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Blackwater Wins the Battle of Benghazi By Spencer Ackerman 12.20.12 U.S. embassy security in the post-Benghazi era is shaping up to be a financial bonanza for security contractors. It’s not necessarily… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Croatian war criminals released after appeal by Western military chiefs

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Croatian war criminals released after appeal by Western military chiefs By Paul Mitchell 11 December 2012 In April 2011, the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia (ICTY) found Croatian general Ante Gotovina… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR case keeps percolating with charges of gag order violations

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KBR case keeps percolating with charges of gag order violations Published: Monday, December 17, 2012, 9:10 AM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian  KBR request for sanctions and email flyer.pdf Though a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR (KBR) Awarded Djibouti Base Contract Valued at $127 million

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KBR (KBR) Awarded Djibouti Base Contract Valued at $127 million KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced it was awarded the Djibouti Base Operation Support Services contract for services at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Judge tells KBR’s lawyers they can’t interview jurors who awarded $85 million

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Judge tells KBR’s lawyers they can’t interview jurors who awarded $85 million Published: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 4:19 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian Lawyers for defense contractor KBR Inc. may… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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FCO adopts new standard for private security companies

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FCO adopts new standard for private security companies 19 Dec 12 The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a ministerial statement that the British Government intends to adopt PSC1 as the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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ASIS/ANSI PSC.1 Standard Adopted by UK for Private Security Service Providers Overseas

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ASIS/ANSI PSC.1 Standard Adopted by UK for Private Security Service Providers Overseas PRWEB.COM Newswire Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) December 19, 2012 ASIS International(ASIS), the preeminent organization for security management professionals worldwide, is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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NYPD for Hire

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NYPD for Hire By Naomi Wolf, The Guardian 18 December 12 No one begrudges an officer doing security work in his own time, but the Paid Detail Unit creates worrying conflicts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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