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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
Afghanistan’s Ban on Private Security Companies: What are the Risks for Private Investors?
Afghanistan’s Ban on Private Security Companies: What are the Risks for Private Investors? by Foley Hoag LLP – Corporate Social Responsibility on 4/3/2012 [author: Elizabeth Holland] The month of March marked… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN AFGHANISTAN
GAO Reports March 29, 2012 GAO-12-290 MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN AFGHANISTAN The Department of Defense (DOD) reported that it had obligated over $16 billion in fiscal year 2011 for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
LOGCAP-A Contractor Supports COIN Strategy with Hiring Initiative
Targeted News Service March 30, 2012 Friday 7:42 PM EST LOGCAP-A Contractor Supports COIN Strategy with Hiring Initiative BAGRAM, Afghanistan The U.S. Army issued the following news release: One of LOGCAP-Afghanistan’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Transcript – Are Changes in Security Policy Jeopardizing U.S. Agency for International Development Reconstruction Projects and Personnel in Afghanistan hearing
Federal News Service March 29, 2012 Thursday Hearing of the National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Subject: “Are Changes in Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Lawmakers Wary Of Early Findings From Afghan Audit
National Journal Daily AM March 30, 2012 Lawmakers Wary Of Early Findings From Afghan Audit By Sara Sorcher The leaders of a House Oversight and Government Reform panel showed their impatience… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
But That Is Another Story
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ But That Is Another Story Posted: 03/30/2012 5:13 pm Hmm, perhaps the private military and security (PMSC) industry is right;… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Cost of security in Afghanistan to rise sharply – report
Cost of security in Afghanistan to rise sharply – report By Jennifer Rowland Thursday, March 29, 2012 – 8:43 AM Words of warning: The acting Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. to pay more for Afghan security guards, auditor says
U.S. to pay more for Afghan security guards, auditor says By Ernesto Londoño, Published: March 28 KABUL — The cost of providing security for U.S. development work in Afghanistan will increase sharply… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Former Department of Defense Employee Sentenced to Prison for Taking $99,000 in Bribes
Former Department of Defense Employee Sentenced to Prison for Taking $99,000 in Bribes Defendant Worked in Afghanistan Supporting U.S. Military Effort U.S. Attorney’s Office March 28, 2012 Northern District of Georgia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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GOP, Dems come together to fight human trafficking by contractors in Iraq, Afghanistan
GOP, Dems come together to fight human trafficking by contractors in Iraq, Afghanistan By Pete Kasperowicz – 03/27/12 09:33 AM ET A bipartisan group of members from the House and Senate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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