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    The Push to Privatize the Afghan War

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Tuesday August 21, 2018 The Push to Privatize the Afghan War August 21, 2018 | Erik Prince Erik Prince Blackwater Founder Erik Prince is making a renewed public push to privatize… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Don’t Let Erik Prince Anywhere Near The War In Afghanistan

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    Opinion Don’t Let Erik Prince Anywhere Near The War In Afghanistan By Jared Keller on August 20, 2018 With more than $700 billion spent (and at least $15.5 billion outright wasted)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Bolton Open to Hiring For-Profit Mercenaries in Washington’s 17-Year Afghan War

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Bolton Open to Hiring For-Profit Mercenaries in Washington’s 17-Year Afghan War © AP Photo / Mohammad Anwar Danishyar Military & Intelligence 23:43 19.08.2018(updated 23:50 19.08.2018) Get short URL 14420 White House… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Erik Prince is launching a cable news tour to convince Trump to privatize the war in Afghanistan

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    Erik Prince is launching a cable news tour to convince Trump to privatize the war in Afghanistan Mercenary troops would report to a US envoy under Trump’s direct command. Tara Culp-Ressler… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘He Belongs in The Hague’: MSNBC Slammed for Handing Erik Prince Megaphone to Sell Trump (Again) on Privatizing Afghan War

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    Published on Friday, August 17, 2018 by Common Dreams ‘He Belongs in The Hague’: MSNBC Slammed for Handing Erik Prince Megaphone to Sell Trump (Again) on Privatizing Afghan War “What if—hear… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Officials worry Trump may back Erik Prince plan to privatize war in Afghanistan

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    Officials worry Trump may back Erik Prince plan to privatize war in Afghanistan “I know he’s frustrated,” Blackwater founder Prince said of the president. “He gave the Pentagon what they wanted.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Civilian Contractors Receive Medal of Valor for Actions in Afghanistan

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    Civilian Contractors Receive Medal of Valor for Actions in Afghanistan WASHINGTON — Three retired soldiers were honored at the Pentagon yesterday for exceptional gallantry in action against an armed enemy while… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Everett Blakes vs. DynCorp International LLC

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    Everett Blakes vs. DynCorp International LLC You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    July 2018 Quarterly Report

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Today, SIGAR released its fortieth Quarterly Report to Congress. Key points: — SIGAR shares donor concerns that the Afghan government may be going back to “business as usual” and simply “checking… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Watchdog says U.S. wasted more than $15 billion in past 11 years in Afghanistan

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    Watchdog says U.S. wasted more than $15 billion in past 11 years in Afghanistan In response to a request from lawmakers, the Special Inspector General calculated a huge figure, but says… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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