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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Former Defense Department Contract Employee Sentenced to 35 Months in Prison for Participating in Corruption Scheme at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Former Defense Department Contract Employee Sentenced to 35 Months in Prison for Participating in Corruption Scheme at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S reconstruction failing in Afghanistan, IG says
U.S reconstruction failing in Afghanistan, IG says Amer Taleb January 11, 2013 1:17 pm John F. Sopko, special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction, lambasts reconstruction efforts in the South Asian country.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
At Least 44 Civilian Contractor Deaths in First Quarter of 2013, 2,739 Injuries
At Least 44 Civilian Contractor Deaths in First Quarter of 2013, 2,739 Injuries Posted on April 6, 2013 Please see Civilian Contractor Casualty Count for prior Statistics and Totals WE ARE THE… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. contractor illegally detained in Afghanistan, officials say
U.S. contractor illegally detained in Afghanistan, officials say Afghan officials release David Gordon after intervention by three U.S. congressmen, who allege he was held unlawfully and beaten because of his company’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Army Corps Stands By Its Sweetheart Deal With DynCorp
Army Corps Stands By Its Sweetheart Deal With DynCorp April 3, 2013 Exterior Structural Failure, Building 603 (latrine), Kunduz Army Garrison, March 2012 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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Corporate Whistle Blower Center Now Targets Federal Contractors Fleecing the Taxpayers and They Ask High End Whistleblowers to Call Them About Reward Programs
Corporate Whistle Blower Center Now Targets Federal Contractors Fleecing the Taxpayers and They Ask High End Whistleblowers to Call Them About Reward Programs The Corporate Whistle Blower Center says, “We now… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
How to Secure More Government Contracts
How to Secure More Government Contracts Navigating the waters of the federal government can sometimes become treacherous. However, by having a better understanding of this market and the procurement methodology within… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Judge Blows Away Security Firm’s Claim
Judge Blows Away Security Firm’s Claim By LORRAINE BAILEY (CN) – Former employees may sue a company that provided security for the State Department in Afghanistan, on charges that it falsified… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ex-Blackwater worker to surrender
Video Photo Click to Watch Video Click to Watch Video Full interview with Chris Drotleff Ex-Blackwater worker to surrender Updated: Thursday, 04 Apr 2013, 9:21 PM EDT Published : Thursday, 04… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Former Defense Department Contract Employee Sentenced to 35 Months in Prison for Participating in Corruption Scheme at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Former Defense Department Contract Employee Sentenced to 35 Months in Prison for Participating in Corruption Scheme at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading