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    Are Private Contractors Really Cheaper?

    Defense Contractors Are Private Contractors Really Cheaper?   By David Isenberg   July 23, 2013    Add a Comment The Washington Post   Insurgents attack a contractor convoy  hauling supplies for U.S. troops in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Afghan security contractor force poses stability risks

    Afghan security contractor force poses stability risks The Oxford Analytica Daily Brief ® – Monday, July 22 2013 The United States has begun its draw down of military forces in Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    KBR must face lawsuit over alleged kickbacks from military contracts: court

    KBR must face lawsuit over alleged kickbacks from military contracts: court By Reuters Saturday, July 20, 2013 9:29 EDT By Jessica Dye (Reuters) – The government can pursue “enhanced” penalties from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. Reconstruction Project in Afghanistan Gets an F

    U.S. Reconstruction Project in Afghanistan Gets an F July 17, 2013 Exposed wires at a teacher training facility in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s aspiring future teachers could be risking their lives even before setting foot… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    MEPs voice worry on security deals at EU embassies

    Daily life in Kabul: EU diplomats live in a secure compound and never leave without an armed escort (Photo: Michael Foley Photography) Investigation MEPs voice worry on security deals at EU… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Dispute Hits U.S. Pullout Efforts: Afghanistan seeks $70 million in fines

    Washington Post July 18, 2013 Pg. 1 Dispute Hits U.S. Pullout Efforts Afghanistan seeks $70 million in fines By Ernesto Londono and Kevin Sieff An escalating dispute between the Afghan government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Privatizing War (cont.)

    Privatizing War (cont.) By Mark Thompson @MarkThompson_DC  July 17, 2013 ISAFAn American soldier in Afghanistan. From Tuesday’s list of Pentagon contract announcements: You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Contractors Paid & Released From Contract Before Completion

    Contractors Paid & Released From Contract Before Completion   Today, SIGAR released an inspection on the Sheberghan teacher training facility that remains incomplete four years after its start.  Its history is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Tennessee Couple Indicted for Warzone Contracting Scheme

    Tennessee Couple Indicted for Warzone Contracting Scheme   Alleged to Have Steered $6.9 Million in Proceeds from Defense Subcontracts in Afghanistan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2013 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Keith… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    MEPs voice worry on security deals at EU embassies

    INVESTIGATION MEPs voice worry on security deals at EU embassies TODAY @ 09:25 1. BY <http://euobserver.com/search/author/178> ANDREW RETTMAN 2. <mailto:ar@euobs.com> Andrew email BRUSSELS – MEPs have voiced concern about security arrangements… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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