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    IRD’s damage control

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    IRD’s damage control By Rolf Rosenkranz06 May 2014 A farmer at a wheat seed distribution by the Afghanistan Vouchers for Increased Production in Agriculture, a program funded by the U.S. Agency… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Busted Extortion Ring Highlights Afghanistan’s Worst Issue

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    Busted Extortion Ring Highlights Afghanistan’s Worst Issue Corruption remains endemic in the country, despite a recent glimmer of hope. Corruption may plague Afghanistan long after American combat forces leave. By Paul… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    As Afghanistan war winds down, defense contractors face layoffs, pay cuts

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    As Afghanistan war winds down, defense contractors face layoffs, pay cuts A CH-47 Chinook prepares to sling load a container in Chorah, Afghanistan, May 12, 2013. The Chinooks, flown by members… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DoD extends CEASAR special mission aircraft in Afghanistan

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    DoD extends CEASAR special mission aircraft in Afghanistan Gareth Jennings, London – IHS Jane’s Defence Weekly 30 April 2014 A US Army-operated C-12 CEASAR aircraft. Three such platforms will continue to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Exclusive: CIA Falls Back in Afghanistan

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    Roger Lemoyne/Getty Kimberly Dozier 05.04.14 Exclusive: CIA Falls Back in Afghanistan The intelligence agency’s irregular forces have been key to the fight against the Taliban since 2001. Now they’re being withdrawn—just… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Big budgets, little oversight in war zones

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    Big budgets, little oversight in war zones (Courtesy of IRD/ ) – Arthur Keys meets with the Abdul Manaf , center, the District governor of Nawa, Afghanistan, in 2010. By Scott… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    “Flagrant 5” Firm Among Top USAID Afghan Relief Recipients

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    “Flagrant 5” Firm Among Top USAID Afghan Relief Recipients (Source: The Project On Government Oversight; issued April 29, 2014) Last week, the Project On Government Oversight blogged about a Special Inspector… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    SIGAR April 2014 Quarterly Report to Congress

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    SIGAR April 2014 Quarterly Report to Congress Today, SIGAR released its April 2014 Quarterly Report to Congress. The report highlights the threat corruption poses and provides an overview of the Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Afghanistan Corruption Fostered by U.S., Pentagon Found

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    Afghanistan Corruption Fostered by U.S., Pentagon Found By Tony Capaccio Apr 29, 2014 7:40 PM ET Related Afghanistan Corruption Report The U.S. government “created an environment that fostered corruption” in Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Afghanistan Special Investigator Drops Hammer On State Department Waste

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    Joshua Hersh      joshua.hersh@huffingtonpost.com Afghanistan Special Investigator Drops Hammer On State Department Waste Posted: 04/25/2014 12:11 pm EDT Updated: 04/25/2014 1:00 pm EDT ISTANBUL — The special investigator tasked with assessing America’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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