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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
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Category Archives: Afghanistan
CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OF U.S. OPERATIONS IN THE USCENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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USAID Paid $5.2M for Afghan Industrial Park Where Contractor Left Out Water and Sewer
USAID Paid $5.2M for Afghan Industrial Park Where Contractor Left Out Water and Sewer By Bridget Johnson July 29, 2016 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) spent $5.2 million on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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USAID Reconstruction Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq Bites Former Louis Berger Executives
from Diplopundit USAID Reconstruction Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq Bites Former Louis Berger Executives August 3, 2016In May 2015, the former president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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$43 Million Gas Station a “Can of Worms” Says Sen. Grassley
$43 Million Gas Station a “Can of Worms” Says Sen. Grassley July 26, 2016 The controversial gas station in Afghanistan, which cost taxpayers either $42.7 million or less than $10 million depending on whom… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Inspection of $5.2 Million Bagrami Industrial Park
Today, SIGAR released an inspection report on the $5.2 million USAID-funded design and construction of Bagrami Industrial Park. The inspection notes: — USAID awarded a $10 million contract to Technologists, Inc.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Defense Contractor Wants Afghan Law Applied to Suit in LA–Except for the Flogging Part
Published: Jul 26, 2016 Defense Contractor Wants Afghan Law Applied to Suit in LA–Except for the Flogging Part Credit: Wikipedia Marmal Military Base in Afghanistan. At first glance, the complaint looks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Cost to maintain Afghan military vehicles skyrocketed because of Pentagon mistakes, report says
Cost to maintain Afghan military vehicles skyrocketed because of Pentagon mistakes, report says By Lisa Rein July 29 at 6:00 AM A member of the Afghan security forces stands near an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
July 2016 Quarterly Report
Today, SIGAR released its 32nd (July 2016) Quarterly Report to Congress. The report notes: — The opening section, entitled “Power Struggle: Electrifying Afghanistan,” notes that Afghanistan has one of the lowest… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
United States Sues Former Executives of Government Contractor for Making False Claims in Connection with Reconstruction Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 28, 2016 United States Sues Former Executives of Government Contractor for Making False Claims in Connection with Reconstruction Contracts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Audit of DOD’s $423 million Afghan National Army Vehicle Maintenance Program
Audit of DOD’s $423 million Afghan National Army Vehicle Maintenance Program Today, SIGAR published an audit of DOD’s Afghan National Army (ANA) Afghanistan Technical Equipment Maintenance Program (A-TEMP), a program designed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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