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    Lawmakers planning bill to limit contractor access to NSA secrets

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    Lawmakers planning bill to limit contractor access to NSA secrets By Carlo Muñoz – 06/13/13 04:06 PM ET Tweet Lawmakers plan to draft legislation that would limit the access that federal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Security lapse provokes new criticism of huge role played by costly intelligence contractors

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    Security lapse provokes new criticism of huge role played by costly intelligence contractors The number of intelligence contractors must come down, a key Senator says By Richard H.P. Sia 6:00 am,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Testimony of POGO’s Scott Amey on Using the Suspension and Debarment System Effectively to Avoid Risky Contractors

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    Testimony of POGO’s Scott Amey on Using the Suspension and Debarment System Effectively to Avoid Risky Contractors June 12, 2013 | Scott H. Amey, J.D. Testimony of Scott Amey, General Counsel Project On… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    We might have to bar contractors from top secrets, says leading senator

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    We might have to bar contractors from top secrets, says leading senator Thursday, June 13, 2013 – 7:06 PM Senate intelligence committee chair Dianne Feinstein today told reporters she is considering… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    WHY I QUIT THE INTERNATIONAL EFFORT TO CHANGE THE WAY WE ISSUE LICENSES TO KILL

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    James Cockayne shared a link. WHY I QUIT THE INTERNATIONAL EFFORT TO CHANGE THE WAY WE ISSUE LICENSES TO KILL Yesterday I stepped down from the steering committee for the International… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    THE FIGHT AGAINST MARITIME PIRACY: Possibilities of application of private security organizations off the coast of Somalia under national and international regulation

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    THE FIGHT AGAINST MARITIME PIRACY: Possibilities of application of private security organizations off the coast of Somalia under national and international regulation Author: Burkov, Yuriy (Örebro University, School of Law, Psychology… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Pragmatic Action Is the Key to Governing Private Security Services

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    Pragmatic Action Is the Key to Governing Private Security Services by Deborah Avant June 6, 2013 Stories of private security contractors run amok in Iraq, private involvement in coup attempts in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Pentagon Still Doesn’t Have A Grasp On Improper Payments, Auditors Find

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    GovExec.com June 7, 2013 Pentagon Still Doesn’t Have A Grasp On Improper Payments, Auditors Find By Charles S. Clark The Defense Department is falling down in its efforts to comply with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Increasing the Effectiveness of Private Security Contractors

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    Increasing the Effectiveness of Private Security Contractors Over half of the current force in Afghanistan is private security contractors. What can be done to increase their effectiveness as troops return home… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Learning from Iraq: A New Model for Stability and Reconstruction Operations

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    Learning from Iraq: A New Model for Stability and Reconstruction Operations Tue, 5/21/2013 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Stuart Bowen, the Special Inspector… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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