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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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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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Ex-Blackwater Contractors Want Docs In FCA Suit
Ex-Blackwater Contractors Want Docs In FCA Suit By Natalie Olivo Law360, New York (July 18, 2016, 5:05 PM ET) — Whistleblowers accusing Blackwater successor Academi Training Center Inc. of providing unqualified… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DOJ has sued DynCorp for fraud. Here’s why that’s such bad news for the company.
DOJ has sued DynCorp for fraud. Here’s why that’s such bad news for the company. Jul 22, 2016, 12:38pm EDT Updated Jul 22, 2016, 2:01pm EDT James Bach… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DynCorp to Provide Transient Aircraft, Base Operation Support Under AFCAP IV Task Orders
DynCorp to Provide Transient Aircraft, Base Operation Support Under AFCAP IV Task Orders Dominique Stump August 1, 2016 Press Releases 185 Views TYSONS CORNER, VA, Aug. 1, 2016 — DynCorp International has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wilson Security paid guard to keep quiet about alleged sexual assault on Manus Island
Wilson Security paid guard to keep quiet about alleged sexual assault on Manus Island 7.30 Exclusive by Sarah Whyte Updated 7 Jul 2016, 2:09am Photo: The residential section of the Manus… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pauline Hanson to defend Nauru guards punished for being in photo with her
Pauline Hanson to defend Nauru guards punished for being in photo with her Senator-elect will denounce in Senate ‘poor treatment’ of Wilson Security guards suspended for posting photo taken at Reclaim… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Refugee camp company in Australia ‘liable for crimes against humanity’
Refugee camp company in Australia ‘liable for crimes against humanity’ Directors and employers of Ferrovial told they risk prosecution over firm’s role at offshore detention sites Asylum seekers at the Manus… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Brazil Police to Take Over Security Screening at Rio Olympics
Brazil Police to Take Over Security Screening at Rio Olympics Police officers from around the country will be stepping in after contractor failed to hire enough staff Brazilian soldiers stand guard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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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
KBR Awarded Multiple Global Defense Contracts
KBR Awarded Multiple Global Defense Contracts 07/18/2016 HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwired – July 18, 2016) – KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a string of defense contract awards, further… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
