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    GAO wants to charge companies disputing federal contract awards

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    GAO wants to charge companies disputing federal contract awards By Kedar Pavgi November 21, 2012 Companies looking to contest contract awards with the federal government may have to pay a fee… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Sex, Violence, David Petraues and PSC in Afghanistan

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Sex, Violence, David Petraues and PSC in Afghanistan Posted: 11/25/2012 10:52 am Okay, I have to confess the above title is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private security companies to be self-regulated

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    Private security companies to be self-regulated Ministers want security companies to regulate their own staff and the industry’s watchdog to move into the private sector Alan Travis, home affairs editor The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Unsupported fraud allegations don’t support a determination of nonresponsibility

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    Posted on November 01, 2012 by Claude P. Goddard Unsupported fraud allegations don’t support a determination of nonresponsibility Does an unproven allegation of fraud or an improper termination for default limit… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Are Private Military Companies (PMCs) Exempted from Geneva Conventions?

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    Are Private Military Companies (PMCs) Exempted from Geneva Conventions? Written by Richard Rousseau, Contributor | 23 November 2012 The privatization of a growing number of tasks and responsibilities which once seemed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Senators McCaskill & Collins demand answers on $70 million settlement with contractor

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    Senators McCaskill & Collins demand answers on $70 million settlement with contractor by Greta Van Susteren Nov 20 2012 – 9:58 PM ET Senators see ‘harm to taxpayers’ in government’s decision… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

    Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Control, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Logistics | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

    Strategic Maneuvers: The Revolving Door from the Pentagon to the Private Sector

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    Strategic Maneuvers The Revolving Door from the Pentagon to the Private Sector This report and short video, released in partnership with Brave New Foundation, reveal the extent of the Pentagon’s revolving… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Bullets for hire: The business of private armies is not only growing, but changing shape

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    Private soldiers Bullets for hire The business of private armies is not only growing, but changing shape Nov 17th 2012 | from the print edition On a wild geese chase OVER… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The long arm of the law: the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act

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    The long arm of the law: the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act Author(s): Paula B. McCarron Source: Corrections Today. 70.6 (Dec. 2008): p38. Full Text: In October 2003, three months before the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Departments of State and Defense sign MOA on private security contractors

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    Departments of State and Defense sign MOA on private security contractors Author(s): Michael J. Navarre Source: The Procurement Lawyer. 43.3 (Spring 2008): p3. Full Text: On December 5, 2007, the Department… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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