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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. top court rejects appeals by Halliburton, KBR over conduct overseas
U.S. top court rejects appeals by Halliburton, KBR over conduct overseas By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:18am EST The company logo of Halliburton oilfield services corporate offices is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Savings from Seven Key Afghanistan Audits: $1.1 Billion
The Savings from Seven Key Afghanistan Audits: $1.1 Billion By Charles S. Clark 12:27 PM ET A recent audit looked at Defense’s procedures to account for weapons provided to the Afghan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Department of Defense: More than 75 Percent of All SIGAR Audit and Inspection Report Recommendations Have Been Implemented
Department of Defense: More than 75 Percent of All SIGAR Audit and Inspection Report Recommendations Have Been Implemented You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Private Security Companies Give Way to the Afghan Public Protection Force
Private Security Companies Give Way to the Afghan Public Protection Force You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
U.S. spent $500,000 on Afghan training center that was ‘melting,’ watchdog finds
U.S. spent $500,000 on Afghan training center that was ‘melting,’ watchdog finds By Christian Davenport January 15 at 12:01 AM Follow @_chrisdavenport The U.S. spent $500,000 to build a training building… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Half a Million Dollar Afghan Police Training Center Melts
Afghan Special Police Training Center’s Dry Fire Range: Poor Contractor Performance and Poor Government Oversight Led to Project Failure Today SIGAR released an inspection of the $456,669 Afghan Special Police Training… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Naperville man admits stealing computer equipment from overseas base
Naperville man admits stealing computer equipment from overseas base By Jason Meisner Chicago Tribune contact the reporter Naperville man admits to stealing more than $330,000 of computer equipment from an Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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As U.S. Draws Down in Afghanistan, Role Continues for Private Security Firms
As U.S. Draws Down in Afghanistan, Role Continues for Private Security Firms By Eric Auner, Dec. 13, 2013, The sacrifices of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan have been widely reported,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Dealing With Corruption: Hard Lessons Learned In Afghanistan – Analysis
Khas Kunar chief of police was charged with misuse of his position (1 year in prison) and logistics officer was charged with corruption (61 months and fine) during rare public trial… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military Construction in a Contingency Environment: Summary of Weaknesses Identified in Reports Issued From January 1, 2008, Through March 31, 2014
Audit Report 01-09-2015 Acquisition Processes and Contract Management Military Construction in a Contingency Environment: Summary of Weaknesses Identified in Reports Issued From January 1, 2008, Through March 31, 2014 (Project No.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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