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- 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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Category Archives: Afghanistan
Army Failure To Screen Afghans Found To Risk U.S. Troops
Bloomberg.com January 11, 2013 Army Failure To Screen Afghans Found To Risk U.S. Troops By Tony Capaccio, Bloomberg News The U.S. Army failed to ensure that Afghan translators were properly screened… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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‘This generation’s Agent Orange:’ New registry to tally, track burn pit illnesses among vets
‘This generation’s Agent Orange:’ New registry to tally, track burn pit illnesses among vets By Bill Briggs, NBC News contributor An American flag dangles from the Torres home, the sign of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Education as strategy in Afghanistan
… Contractors have made substantial profits in Afghanistan. The Federal Procurement Data System lists over $50 billion in contracts for companies who have supported combat and stabilization operations. Imputing an estimated… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contract For Afghan Base Shows That Dangers Remain
Washington Post January 3, 2013 Pg. 15 Fine Print Contract For Afghan Base Shows That Dangers Remain By Walter Pincus Here is a reminder that there is still fighting going on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Millions in DOD-funded electric equipment for Afghanistan collecting dust
Millions in DOD-funded electric equipment for Afghanistan collecting dust Posted By Kevin Baron Tuesday, December 18, 2012 – 12:02 PM Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. The United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mental Illness, Poverty Haunted Afghan Policewoman Who Killed American
Reuters.com December 26, 2012 Mental Illness, Poverty Haunted Afghan Policewoman Who Killed American By Michael Georgy and Mirwais Harooni, Reuters KABUL–The Afghan policewoman suspected of killing a U.S. contractor at police… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Motive Unclear In Killing By Woman In Afghan Force
New York Times December 26, 2012 Pg. 4 Motive Unclear In Killing By Woman In Afghan Force By Rod Nordland KABUL, Afghanistan — Sergeant Nargis went to work Monday with murder… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US adviser killed in Kabul by Afghan policewoman
US adviser killed in Kabul by Afghan policewoman By Heath Druzin Stars and Stripes Published: December 24, 2012 KABUL — An American police adviser was killed Monday by a female police… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghan policewoman kills US adviser in Kabul
Afghan policewoman kills US adviser in Kabul By DENIS D. GRAY Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan policewoman shot and killed an American adviser outside the police headquarters in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
On Afghan Odyssey, Gifts to Troops Brave Ambushes, Bombs
December 21, 2012, 10:31 p.m. ET On Afghan Odyssey, Gifts to Troops Brave Ambushes, Bombs By MARIA ABI-HABIB The U.S. Post Office has rain, sleet or snow to contend with. Jeff… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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