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- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Monthly Archives: June 2013
The Real War on Reality
The Stone June 14, 2013, 12:00 pm The Real War on Reality By PETER LUDLOW The Stone is a forum for contemporary philosophers on issues both timely and timeless. If there… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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WHY I QUIT THE INTERNATIONAL EFFORT TO CHANGE THE WAY WE ISSUE LICENSES TO KILL
James Cockayne shared a link. WHY I QUIT THE INTERNATIONAL EFFORT TO CHANGE THE WAY WE ISSUE LICENSES TO KILL Yesterday I stepped down from the steering committee for the International… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Surveillance, secrecy and the cost of intelligence outsourcing
Crikey June 11, 2013 Tuesday 1:07 PM GMT Surveillance, secrecy and the cost of intelligence outsourcing BYLINE: Bernard Keane ABSTRACT A culture of secrecy, unaccountability and outsourcing created the conditions for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Data Leak Could Undermine Trust Of Government Contractor
National Public Radio June 11, 2013 Tuesday SHOW: Morning Edition 10:00 AM EST Data Leak Could Undermine Trust Of Government Contractor ANCHORS: Jim Zarroli GUESTS: Paul Light, George Price, Mike McConnell,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Tech hiring binge may pose security risks for government
Tech hiring binge may pose security risks for government Jim Michaels, USA TODAY 1:18 a.m. EDT June 13, 2013 Edward Snowden is a high school dropout. How did he land a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Leaker’s Employer Is Paid to Maintain Government Secrets
Leaker’s Employer Is Paid to Maintain Government Secrets By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM and ERIC LIPTON Published: June 9, 2013 ¶ WASHINGTON — Edward J. Snowden’s employer, Booz Allen Hamilton, has become one… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DynCorp International sued by Turkish subcontractor
Jun 13, 2013, 1:07pm EDT DynCorp International sued by Turkish subcontractor Jill R. Aitoro Senior Staff Reporter- Washington Business Journal DynCorp International LLC is getting sued by a Turkish subcontractor that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Top-Secret Crate Packers Among Legions Hired With Leaker
A June 2 job posting on the website of CACI International Inc., a government contractor that works for the Defense Department and intelligence agencies, seeks a full-time “packer/crater” to prepare products… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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ROBERT LEVINSON, BLOOMBERG GOVERNMENT, IS INTERVIEWED
Bloomberg: Surveillance Show June 13, 2013 Thursday 6:30 AM EST HIGHLIGHT: ROBERT LEVINSON, SENIOR DEFENSE ANALYST, BLOOMBERG GOVERNMENT, DISCUSSES TOP SECRET CONTRACTORS SPEAKERS: TOM KEENE, HOST, BLOOMBERG NEWS ALIX STEEL, GUEST… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW for June 10, 2013
MSNBC THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW for June 10, 2013 GUESTS: Barton Gellman, HIGHLIGHT: NSA leaker Edward Snowden outed himself this weekend. Republicans and Democrats alike are outraged that the government`s surveillance… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading