Category Archives: Control

Accountability in War – and Peace

Posted on February 9, 2014 by

Accountability in War – and Peace | Commentary By Patrice McDermott Jan. 10, 2014, 1:31 p.m. As we withdraw our troops, but not our tax dollars, from Afghanistan, we are poised… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Pentagon’s PR War Against SIGAR

Posted on February 8, 2014 by

The Pentagon’s PR War Against SIGAR February 4, 2014 Last week, USA Today reporter Tom Vanden Brook revealed that commanders of U.S. forces in Afghanistan are deploying an aggressive public relations strategy against… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Background Checks Update: Following McCaskill Criticism, OPM Agrees to Stop Letting Contractors Oversee Their Own Security Clearance Work

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

Background Checks Update: Following McCaskill Criticism, OPM Agrees to Stop Letting Contractors Oversee Their Own Security Clearance Work Updated: Feb 06, 2014 5:03 PM EST NEWS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Huh? Obama to Recommend Outsourcing NSA Data Control. Maybe to CGI Federal?

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

Huh? Obama to Recommend Outsourcing NSA Data Control. Maybe to CGI Federal? Via AP: President Barack Obama on Friday will call for ending the government’s control of phone data from millions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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International mandatory standard for PMSCs needs industry support

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

International mandatory standard for PMSCs needs industry support By Gary Howard from  London Private maritime security companies should ideally be held to one internationally recognised standard, according to the European Commission.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Judicial review of government contractor suspensions

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

Judicial review of government contractor suspensions Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Jeffrey P. Bialos, James J. Briody, Lee C. Davis, Mark D. Herlach, Gail L. Westover and Kent C. Sullivan USA… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How NATO spent $200 million teaching Afghan cops to read — and failed

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

How NATO spent $200 million teaching Afghan cops to read — and failed Well, Afghanistan is a burgeoning narco-criminal state that is being fueled by American blood and tax dollars, so…… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Military flight delayed at BIA as Customs seeks documentation for contractors’ kevlar vests, gas masks, helmets

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

Military flight delayed at BIA as Customs seeks documentation for contractors’ kevlar vests, gas masks, helmets By Nok-Noi Ricker, BDN Staff Posted Feb. 03, 2014, at 3:51 p.m. Last modified Feb.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pentagon Leads PR Campaign to Counter Critical Inspector General Reports on Afghanistan

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

Pentagon Leads PR Campaign to Counter Critical Inspector General Reports on Afghanistan Thursday, February 06, 2014 John Sopko in Afghanistan (photo: SIGAR) Frustrated by numerous reports criticizing U.S. spending in Afghanistan,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S never faced financial penalty for Manus Island management

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

G4S never faced financial penalty for Manus Island management Company that ran detention centre was subject to financial penalty scheme based on performance but never fined Paul Farrell theguardian.com, Tuesday 4… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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