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    Switzerland Checks Mercenaries, Partially

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    Switzerland Checks Mercenaries, Partially By Ray Smith | Aegis, a ‘private security and risk management company’ has moved quietly into Switzerland. Credit: Ray Smith/IPS. BASEL, Feb 18 2013 (IPS) – The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Pentagon Fails to Explain Sole-Source Contracts, GAO Says

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    Pentagon Fails to Explain Sole-Source Contracts, GAO Says By Charles S. Clark February 11, 2013 The Defense Department has made scant headway in justifying its awards of sole-source contracting as required… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Issa Proposes Contractor Responsibility Reforms

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    February 11, 2013 Issa Proposes Contractor Responsibility Reforms February 15, 2013 Rep. Darrell Issa Suspension and debarment—the process by which federal agencies exclude miscreant or poorly performing individuals and companies from receiving taxpayer funds—has long… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Six private security firms dissolved

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    Six private security firms dissolved 14 February, 2013 HERAT: Six private security companies have been dissolved and 1200 weapons and three tonnes of explosives collected from them in western Afghanistan, an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Response of Aegis Defence Services Limited to Jan. 17 2013 POGO Report

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    Response of Aegis Defence Services Limited to Jan. 17 2013 POGO Report Aegis Defence Services Limited 12/02/2013 “The POGO report referenced refers to a contract undertaken by our US affiliate (Aegis… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Surge in private security raises concerns over rights

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    Surge in private security raises concerns over rights CBC News Posted: Jan 16, 2013 5:02 AM ET Last Updated: Jan 15, 2013 10:36 PM ET There are now more than 140,000… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Piracy: new rules on use of private maritime security companies

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    Piracy: new rules on use of private maritime security companies February 06 2013 Introduction Former legal framework New rules Comment Introduction On December 13 2012 the German Parliament approved new rules… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Issa bill would require more barring of bad-actor contractors

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    Issa bill would require more barring of bad-actor contractors By Charles S. Clark February 8, 2013 Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Agencies are making insufficient… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Employing Armed Guards in West Africa Can Be Dangerous

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    Employing Armed Guards in West Africa Can Be Dangerous February 7, 2013 By MI News Network Shipowners considering employing armed guards to protect their ships from pirate attacks in west Africa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Evaluating the “Past Performance” of Federal Contractors: Legal Requirements and Issues

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      Evaluating the “Past Performance” of Federal Contractors: Legal Requirements and Issues   Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney February 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 Summary Poor performance under a federal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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