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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
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Category Archives: Afghanistan
U.S. civilian killed by Afghan gunmen
July 24, 2012 7:17 AM U.S. civilian killed by Afghan gunmen (AP) (AP) KABUL, Afghanistan – The U.S. embassy and Afghan officials say an American civilian who reportedly worked as an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghan policeman kills 3 Americans
Source: Afghan policeman kills 3 Americans From Masoud Popalzai, CNN updated 4:06 PM EDT, Sun July 22, 2012 STORY HIGHLIGHTS Three Americans were killed by an Afghan policeman, an official says… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Source: Afghan policeman kills 3 Americans
Source: Afghan policeman kills 3 Americans From Masoud Popalzai, CNN updated 4:06 PM EDT, Sun July 22, 2012 STORY HIGHLIGHTS Three Americans were killed by an Afghan policeman, an official says… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenaries Sue Blackwater Over Fake Gun Tests
Mercenaries Sue Blackwater Over Fake Gun Tests By Spencer Ackerman Email Author July 16, 2012 | 4:00 am A Blackwater helicopter circles over the site of a bomb blast in Baghdad, 2004.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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PAUL DOUGLAS BURKE, APPELLANT v. AIR SERV INTERNATIONAL, INC.,ET AL., APPELLEES
United States Court of Appeals FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT Argued January 20, 2012 Decided July 13, 2012 No. 11-7037 PAUL DOUGLAS BURKE, APPELLANT v. AIR SERV INTERNATIONAL, INC.,ET AL.,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Military Contractor’s Action-Packed Negligence Suit Blocked for Lack of Expert Testimony on Standard of Care
Military Contractor’s Action-Packed Negligence Suit Blocked for Lack of Expert Testimony on Standard of Care Posted on July 16, 2012 Judge Garland’s latest opinion has something for everyone: helicopters and horses, ambushes… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Suit filed over death of US troops killed by Afghan National security contractor at FOB Frontenac
Suit filed over death of US troops killed by Afghan National security contractor at FOB Frontenac US Army Spc. Rudy A. Acosta was killed March 19, 2011 at FOB Frontenac in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Trafficked Into Tragedy: Abuse Of Immigrant Workers In Afghanistan And Iraq
At War (NYTimes.com) July 9, 2012 Trafficked Into Tragedy: Abuse Of Immigrant Workers In Afghanistan And Iraq By Shreeya Sinha On every military base in Iraq and Afghanistan exists an economy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Military Contractor Human Trafficking – Documents Released Under FOIA
Military Contractor Human Trafficking – Documents Released Under FOIA June 27, 2012 REPORT: Victims of Complacency: The Ongoing Trafficking and Abuse of Third Country Nationals by U.S. Government Contractors In July… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Victims of Complacency: The Ongoing Trafficking and Abuse of Third Country Nationals by U.S. Government Contractors
Victims of Complacency: The Ongoing Trafficking and Abuse of Third Country Nationals by U.S. Government Contractors Read the Report: Victims of Complacency » June 28, 2012 A report released by the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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