Monthly Archives: February 2013

Issa Proposes Contractor Responsibility Reforms

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February 11, 2013 Issa Proposes Contractor Responsibility Reforms February 15, 2013 Rep. Darrell Issa Suspension and debarment—the process by which federal agencies exclude miscreant or poorly performing individuals and companies from receiving taxpayer funds—has long… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The $360 Billion Gorilla in the Sequestration Debate

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The $360 Billion Gorilla in the Sequestration Debate February 11, 2013 The debate surrounding Pentagon sequestration—the planned reductions to Pentagon spending scheduled to go into effect in March—is raging. Secretary of Defense Leon… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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$7.3 million Afghan police headquarters funded by U.S. sits unused

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$7.3 million Afghan police headquarters funded by U.S. sits unused Imam Sahib Border Police Company Headquarters.  Photo by USACE-TAN. Only 12 people are using an Afghan police compound with a capacity of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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There’s no turning a cargo ship into a battle ship

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There’s no turning a cargo ship into a battle ship 31 Jan 2013 SMS has created an alternative to standard citadels by modifying a shipping container to become a secure room… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Kuwait Crash May Leave Army Contractor Liable

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Friday, February 15, 2013 Kuwait Crash May Leave Army Contractor Liable By ROSE BOUBOUSHIAN   (CN) – A military contractor must face negligence claims over its employment of a K-9 handler… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S boss Buckles on his hairy Olympics moment

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G4S boss Buckles on his hairy Olympics moment By Elizabeth Anderson Friday, 25 January 2013 Chief executive of Olympics security blunderer G4S Nick Buckles on being grilled by the select committee,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S makes history by securing the UK’s first police-free international football match

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G4S makes history by securing the UK’s first police-free international football match Published on 13 Feb 2013 All parties gave the green light for the event to be police-free having assessed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Questor share tip: G4S looks abroad for its future

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Questor share tip: G4S looks abroad for its future G4S is a hold, but buy on any falls for its international growth By Garry White 7:00AM GMT 12 Feb 2013 G4S… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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February 14, 2013 6:28 pm G4S wins two-year centre extension

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February 14, 2013 6:28 pm G4S wins two-year centre extension By Gill Plimmer G4S has won a two-year extension to its contract to run a children’s centre in Kent – the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ambivalence on the Front Lines: Perceptions of Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Ambivalence on the Front Lines: Perceptions of Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan. Authors: Kelty, Ryan1 Bierman, Alex2 Armed Forces & Society (0095327X); Jan2013, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p5-27, 23p Abstract: You must be logged in to view this content. Click … Continue reading →

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