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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- 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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Stuck In A Rut? Drivers In Kabul Know The Feeling.
Washington Post March 18, 2013 Pg. 6 Stuck In A Rut? Drivers In Kabul Know The Feeling. International donors have largely ignored Afghan capital’s 900 miles of bad roads By Richard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
For U.S. Personnel, Graft Is Easy Money
Los Angeles Times March 17, 2013 Pg. 15 For U.S. Personnel, Graft Is Easy Money Prosecutors are targeting soldiers who pocket piles of cash with the help of corrupt Afghans. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghanistan Faces “Massive Economic Constriction” after U.S. Withdrawal
Afghanistan Faces “Massive Economic Constriction” after U.S. Withdrawal By Richard Sale As foreign troops trickle out of Afghanistan, Kabul is increasingly controlled by local police or private security contractors. Credit: Giuliana… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Security Guard Kills U.S. Soldiers
Private Security Guard Kills U.S. Soldiers By MARIMER MATOS TAMPA (CN) – After firing a guard who threatened to kill U.S. soldiers, a private security firm rehired him and he… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Canada foots $10M security bill;
The Toronto Star March 13, 2013 Wednesday Canada foots $10M security bill; CIDA keeps details secret of payments to private firm tied to corruption that guarded Afghan dam project Pg. A1… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Air Force construction projects put troop lives at risk in Afghanistan
http://www.washingtonguardian.com/burning-past-safety Air Force construction projects put troop lives at risk in Afghanistan Contractors failed to put a sprinkler system in one building, created logjam for fire exits with poor planning, probe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Inadequate Contract Oversight of Military Construction Projects in Afghanistan Resulted in Increased Hazards to Life and Safety of Coalition Forces
Audit Report 03-08-2013 Acquisition Processes and Contract Management Inadequate Contract Oversight of Military Construction Projects in Afghanistan Resulted in Increased Hazards to Life and Safety of Coalition Forces (Project No. D2012-D000JB-0126.000)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractor killed in attack in eastern Afghanistan
Contractor killed in attack in eastern Afghanistan March 08, 2013 13:33 GMT By KIMBERLY DOZIER AP Intelligence Writer KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. military officials say three men wearing Afghan army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Three plead guilty to stealing medical gear at Camp Pendleton
Three plead guilty to stealing medical gear at Camp Pendleton March 7, 2013 | 8:03 pm Three former civilian contractors at Camp Pendleton pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing more than $3 million… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Project’s Key Step Is Left To Afghans
Washington Post March 5, 2013 Pg. 1 Project’s Key Step Is Left To Afghans After years of work, USAID walks away from symbolic dam By Rajiv Chandrasekaran When U.S. Marines surged… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading