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    Military ‘Censors’ Book Exposing Poisoning of Troops

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    US soldier works near a burn pit. (photo: Reuters) Military ‘Censors’ Book Exposing Poisoning of Troops By Ken Klippenstein, Reader Supported News 03 March 16 kyhorse Publishing’s new imprint Hot Books,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Bidding War

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    A Reporter at Large March 7, 2016 Issue The Bidding War How a young Afghan military contractor became spectacularly rich. By Matthieu Aikins Credit Illustration by Yarek Waszul Within the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Challenges to Effective Oversight of Afghanistan Reconstruction Grow as High-Risk Areas Persist

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    Challenges to Effective Oversight of Afghanistan Reconstruction Grow as High-Risk Areas Persist Today, SIGAR submitted at statement for the record to the Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on the Department of State,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Afghanistan and the Privatisation of Security in the Czech Republic

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    FY2016, 1st Quarter – CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OF U.S. OPERATIONS IN THE USCENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

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    FY2016, 1st Quarter – CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OF U.S. OPERATIONS IN THE USCENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    C3PO Drops DynCorp Suit Over Halted Afghan Contracts

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    C3PO Drops DynCorp Suit Over Halted Afghan Contracts Share us on:  By Patrick Boyle Law360, Washington (February 16, 2016, 11:58 AM ET) — A Texas federal judge dismissed subcontractor C3PO’s nearly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Rule Change Dashes Hope for Afghan Military Allies Seeking Refuge in U.S.

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    Rule Change Dashes Hope for Afghan Military Allies Seeking Refuge in U.S. Former interpreters for American forces living in fear—and losing hope A U.S. soldier speaks to Afghans, aided by an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    $106 Million in Cost Overruns for Another Pentagon Project in Afghanistan

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    $106 Million in Cost Overruns for Another Pentagon Project in Afghanistan By Martin Matishak February 18, 2016 The United States has spent $154.7 million, three times the original estimate, to build… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Inspection of $154.7 Million Afghan Ministry of Defense Headquarters

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    Today, SIGAR published an inspection of the U.S.-funded $154.7 million Afghan Ministry of Defense (MOD) headquarters. The inspection notes: — The MOD headquarters, with some exceptions, generally met contract requirements and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Billions of Dollars Haven’t Improved Safety or the Economy in Afghanistan

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    World Billions of Dollars Haven’t Improved Safety or the Economy in Afghanistan By Lucy Westcott On 1/29/16 at 12:01 AM The Taliban control around 30 percent of Afghanistan’s territory, more than… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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