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- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Tierney wants hard line on arms dealer
September 23, 2012 Tierney wants hard line on arms dealer By Richard Gaines Staff Writer The $7.5 million fine that an international arms dealer and security contractor — Blackwater Worldwide, as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Bum Contractors Get the Boot
Bum Contractors Get the Boot By Mark Micheli September 21, 2012 Image via James Steidle/Shutterstock.com More federal contractors than ever are being shown the door, says a new report. According to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
POGO Supports Proposal To Enhance Oversight of Private Security Contractors
POGO Supports Proposal To Enhance Oversight of Private Security Contractors September 20, 2012 General Services Administration Regulatory Secretariat (MVCB) ATTN: Hada Flowers 1275 First Street, NE 7th Floor Washington, DC 20417 Submitted via… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
MAKE TRANSPARENCY YOUR BUSINESS: THE FEDERAL AWARDEE PERFORMANCE AND INTEGRITY INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS
By: Jacquelyn L. Stanley Public Contract Law Journal, Spring2012, Vol. 41, Issue 3 MAKE TRANSPARENCY YOUR BUSINESS: THE FEDERAL AWARDEE PERFORMANCE AND INTEGRITY INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS You must be logged in to view this content. Click here … Continue reading
Academi’s Future, Blackwater’s Past
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot September 20, 2012 Academi’s Future, Blackwater’s Past When conducting business with the company formerly known as Blackwater, a cargo hold’s worth of skepticism is warranted. So is greater oversight… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The shambles of so-called maritime security today
The shambles of so-called maritime security today Contributor: John Dalby Posted: 09/06/2012 12:00:00 AM EDT Given the lack of piracy activity over the past two months, it is perhaps an appropriate time… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Hearing Transcript – “Operational Contracting Support: Learning from the Past and Preparing for the Future”
September 12, 2012 Wednesday Hearing of the House Armed Services Committee Subject: “Operational Contracting Support: Learning from the Past and Preparing for the Future” Chaired by: Representative Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-CA)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Testimony by Moshe Schwartz, Specialist in Defense Acquisition, Congressional Research Service
House Armed Services Committee Hearing; “Operational Contracting Support: Learning from the Past and Preparing for the Future.”; Testimony by Moshe Schwartz, Specialist in Defense Acquisition, Congressional Research Service Chairman McKeon, Ranking… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Testimony by Tim DiNapoli, Acting Director for Acquisitions and Sourcing, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Testimony by Tim DiNapoli, Acting Director for Acquisitions and Sourcing, U.S. Government Accountability Office September 12, 2012 House Armed Services Committee Hearing; “Operational Contracting Support: Learning from the Past and Preparing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Testimony by Alan Estevez, Assistant Secretary of Defense, Logistics and Materiel Readiness and Craig Crenshaw, Vice Director, J-4, Joint Staff
Testimony by Alan Estevez, Assistant Secretary of Defense, Logistics and Materiel Readiness and Craig Crenshaw, Vice Director, J-4, Joint Staff September 12, 2012 House Armed Services Committee Hearing; “Operational Contracting Support:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading