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    Amid Reports Of Ineptitude, Concerns Over Security At London Olympics

    New York Times July 15, 2012 Pg. 10 Amid Reports Of Ineptitude, Concerns Over Security At London Olympics By John F. Burns LONDON — Even government officials involved in the Olympics… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S’s Buckles is no bungler. Analysis of an interview

    G4S’s Buckles is no bungler. Analysis of an interview Tony Curzon Price , 14 July 2012 Subjects: Nick Buckles, CEO of G4S, was not the speech-and-thought-challenged buffoon he appeared to be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Ministers ‘were warned about G4S’

    11:46pm, Sat 14 Jul 2012 G4S ‘hitch completely normal’ Ministers ‘were warned about G4S’ Last updated Sun 15 Jul 2012 Home Office ministers were warned 10 months ago of problems with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Jeremy Hunt: Olympic security fiasco ‘completely normal’

    Jeremy Hunt: Olympic security fiasco ‘completely normal’ By Steve Hayes Jul 15, 2012 London – British Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, says it is “completely normal” for a contractor to fail to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S could lose £50m due to Olympic Games security shambles

    G4S could lose £50m due to Olympic Games security shambles Security company says it ‘deeply regrets’ shortfall in workforce, resulting in call for military backup at Games sites Ben Quinn The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DynCorp wins USAF support orders

    DynCorp wins USAF support orders Published: July 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 13 (UPI) — DynCorp International has announced the receipt of three U.S. Air Force task… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Contracting Oversight: A Long Way to Go

    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Contracting Oversight: A Long Way to Go Posted: 07/14/2012 2:29 pm Reconstruction was a key part of the effort to bring… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    General Dynamics No-Bid Contract To Maintain Strykers Questioned

    Bloomberg Government (bgov.com) July 13, 2012 General Dynamics No-Bid Contract To Maintain Strykers Questioned By Tony Capaccio, Bloomberg News The Army is weighing changes in General Dynamics Corp.’s contract to maintain… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    PMC = Private Military Celebrator

    FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 14, 2012 FBO #3885 SOLICITATION NOTICE R — Air Force Central (AFCENT) is seeking sponsorship for Fright Night (Halloween) Celebration in Kyrgyzstan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe … Continue reading →

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    Klein Frank, P.C. Announces $18.78 Million Awarded to Burn Victim of Contractor’s Negligence In Baghdad, Iraq

    July 11, 2012, 5:30 p.m. EDT Klein Frank, P.C. Announces $18.78 Million Awarded to Burn Victim of Contractor’s Negligence In Baghdad, Iraq DENVER, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Klein… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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