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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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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
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Protecting Ships From Somali Pirates – The Navy vs Private Security
Protecting Ships From Somali Pirates – The Navy vs Private Security In 2012 the number of successful pirate seizures of merchant ships fell from a 2009 figure of 38 to 21 according… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
KBR Awarded Task Order Under U.S. Army Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) IV Contract in the Kingdom of Bahrain
March 4, 2013, 4:13 p.m. EST KBR Awarded Task Order Under U.S. Army Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) IV Contract in the Kingdom of Bahrain HOUSTON, Mar 04, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Judicial Watch Sues U.S. Department of State for Details on $400,000 Benghazi Security Contract
March 05, 2013 13:14 ET Judicial Watch Sues U.S. Department of State for Details on $400,000 Benghazi Security Contract State Department First Denied Hiring of Security Guards, Then Admitted Having Provided… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Plaintiffs to Appeal Dismissal of ‘Plan Colombia’ Lawsuit Against DynCorp
March 11, 2013 Plaintiffs to Appeal Dismissal of ‘Plan Colombia’ Lawsuit Against DynCorp Lawyers for several thousand Ecuadorian citizens suing DynCorp International over alleged exposure to toxins through an aerial herbicide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Academi: Robust Compliance Program Placates Regulators
March 6, 2013, 4:43 PM Academi: Robust Compliance Program Placates Regulators Suzanne Rich Folsom By Rachel Louise Ensign A beefed-up compliance program can help speed along costly federal investigations, said a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Judge dismisses core of suit against CACI by Iraqis who say they were tortured at Abu Ghraib
Judge dismisses core of suit against CACI by Iraqis who say they were tortured at Abu Ghraib By Associated Press, Published: March 8 ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A judge dealt a severe blow… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Halliburton, KBR Burn Pit Suit Thrown Out by U.S. Judge
Halliburton, KBR Burn Pit Suit Thrown Out by U.S. Judge By Andrew Zajac – Feb 28, 2013 7:39 PM ET Halliburton Co. (HAL) and KBR Inc. are entitled to the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Jury has spoken in KBR case, but that’s not the final word
Jury has spoken in KBR case, but that’s not the final word By Mike Francis, The Oregonian on March 02, 2013 at 11:59 AM, updated March 02, 2013 at 11:08 PM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DynCorp International Supports American University of Afghanistan
DynCorp International Supports American University of Afghanistan FALLS CHURCH, Va., Mar 04, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) — DynCorp International (DI) is a proud sponsor of the American University of Afghanistan’s International… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Bodyguards: Vulcan CEO Allen tried to smuggle bones out of Africa
Bodyguards: Vulcan CEO Allen tried to smuggle bones out of Africa Claims of sexual harassment, criminal activity persist as Vulcan security team lawsuits continue By LEVI PULKKINEN, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF Published 5:24 pm,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
