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    Rep. Cummings wants to subpoena USIS chief over fraud allegations, cyberattack

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    Rep. Cummings wants to subpoena USIS chief over fraud allegations, cyberattack Comments 6 Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) wants to subpoena Sterling Phillips, the chief executive of background-check contractor USIS. The lawmaker… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Will Firing One Background Check Contractor Fix the Broken Security Clearance System?

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    Will Firing One Background Check Contractor Fix the Broken Security Clearance System? By Charles S. Clark September 15, 2014 Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., hailed OPM’s decision to fire USIS, but critics… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Transparency crucial on private military operations

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    Friday, September 12, 2014 Saturday Column: Transparency crucial on private military operations By Dolph C. Simons, Jr. September 12, 2014 President Obama announced this week he intends to intensify this country’s military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The International Regulation of Private Security Providers – a Brief Analysis

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    Private armies on the rise: the case for global regulatory measures

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    23rd World Congress of Political Science International Political Science Association Montréal July 2014 Private armies on the rise: the case for global regulatory measures Conference paper Dominika Kunertova Ph.D. candidate, Université… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Hodge hits at government ‘complacency’ over G4s and Serco

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    Hodge hits at government ‘complacency’ over G4s and Serco The Guardian By Rajeev Syal 9 September 2014 Margaret Hodge accused the government of shocking complacency yesterday after it emerged that two… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Analysis: More Gaps Found In US Contracts Website

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    Analysis: More Gaps Found In US Contracts Website Sep. 8, 2014 – 01:04PM By BRADLEY PENISTON Vehicle Rehab: Billions have been spent at Anniston Army Depot’s Combat Vehicle Repair Facility, which… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Government must beef up contract management, says watchdog

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    September 2014 Last updated at 06:51 ET Government must beef up contract management, says watchdog Continue reading the main story Related Stories ‘Bar G4S and Serco contracts’ call Labour plan to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Why Private Security Part 4

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    Christopher Mayer Director, Armed Contingency Contractor Policies and Programs at US Department of Defense Why Private Security Part 4 September 02, 2014To begin this post, I want to be clear that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Stop order against USIS could significantly slow down background checks

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      Stop order against USIS could significantly slow down background checks   The United States Investigations Services (USIS) headquarters in Falls Church, Va. A stop-work order could significantly impact the security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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