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- 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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Category Archives: Afghanistan
Report Criticizes USAID For Not Issuing Grants Money intended to promote stability has been used for training
Washington Post July 30, 2013 Pg. B4 Report Criticizes USAID For Not Issuing Grants Money intended to promote stability has been used for training By Josh Hicks The U.S. foreign aid… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. Army Won’t Bar Contractors Linked To Afghan Insurgents: Watchdog
Reuters.com July 29, 2013 U.S. Army Won’t Bar Contractors Linked To Afghan Insurgents: Watchdog By Susan Cornwell, Reuters WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has refused to bar 43 individuals or companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Report Faults Afghan-Run Security Force
Washington Post July 30, 2013 Pg. 6 Report Faults Afghan-Run Security Force Monopoly over services raises costs concerns for U.S.-funded projects, watchdog says By Ernesto Londono Afghanistan’s government has established a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Al-Qaeda Backers Found With U.S. Contracts in Afghanistan
Al-Qaeda Backers Found With U.S. Contracts in Afghanistan By Tony Capaccio – Jul 30, 2013 12:01 AM ET Supporters of the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan have been getting U.S. military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In Afghanistan, troop drawdown hems in US diplomats who oversee development
In Afghanistan, troop drawdown hems in US diplomats who oversee development By Kevin Sieff The Washington Post Published: July 30, 2013 KABUL — Since its troops swept into Afghanistan 12 years… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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New Reports: Concerns with Afghan Public Protection Force; July 2013 Quarterly Report
July 30, 2013 New Reports: Concerns with Afghan Public Protection Force; July 2013 Quarterly Report Good Morning, Today, SIGAR released two reports, an audit of the Afghan Public Protection Force (APPF)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Stability in Key Areas (SIKA) Programs: After 16 Months and $47 Million Spent, USAID Had Not Met Essential Program Objectives
July 29, 2013 Stability in Key Areas (SIKA) Programs: After 16 Months and $47 Million Spent, USAID Had Not Met Essential Program Objectives Today, SIGAR released an audit highlighting concerns with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Serious Deficiencies Related to Afghanistan Justice Training
June 25, 2013 Serious Deficiencies Related to Afghanistan Justice Training Today, SIGAR released an alert letter to Secretary Kerry highlighting serious deficiencies related to the Afghanistan Justice Training Transition Program (JTTP). … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
SIGAR’S Letter To Secretary John Kerry: Incorrect
SIGAR’S Letter To Secretary John Kerry: Incorrect PRESS STATEMENT (July 25, 2013) The letter that was sent by the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) to U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Kickbacks Case Against KBR Revived by Court
Thursday, July 25, 2013Last Update: 2:51 PM PT Kickbacks Case Against KBR Revived by Court By JACK BOUBOUSHIAN (CN) – Defense contractor KBR must face claims that its employees took kickbacks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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