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    President’s Executive Order on Human Trafficking Puts Contractors on Notice

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    For Immediate Release: Sept. 25, 2012 Contact: Scott Amey at scott@pogo.org and (202) 347-1122 or Joe Newman at jnewman@pogo.org and (202) 347-1122 President’s Executive Order on Human Trafficking Puts Contractors on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The explosion of private militaries and mercenaries, post-Iraq

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    The explosion of private militaries and mercenaries, post-Iraq by Faiza Patel 25 September 2012 It is time to seriously engage in the global effort to bring the rule of law to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    From Sandline to Saracen: Time to hold the private security industry to its human rights commitments

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    From Sandline to Saracen: Time to hold the private security industry to its human rights commitments 25 September 2012 | by James Cockayne James Cockayne is an international lawyer based in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Executive Order Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts

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    The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 25, 2012 Fact Sheet: Executive Order Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts More than 20 million… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Perils of the Punctilious PMSC Prosecution

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    The Perils of the Punctilious PMSC Prosecution Sep. 24, 2012 A.D. David Isenberg In all the oceans of ink that has been spilled over the years about the legal accountability of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Tierney wants hard line on arms dealer

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    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 →

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    Bum Contractors Get the Boot

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    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 →

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    POGO Supports Proposal To Enhance Oversight of Private Security Contractors

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    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 →

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    MAKE TRANSPARENCY YOUR BUSINESS: THE FEDERAL AWARDEE PERFORMANCE AND INTEGRITY INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS

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    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 →

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    Academi’s Future, Blackwater’s Past

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    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 →

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