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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Private Maritime Security Companies and Civil Liability
OP-ED: Private Maritime Security Companies and Civil Liability Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Written By Greg A. Keef Piracy, one of the hottest topics being discussed amongst management teams in today’s Maritime Industry. … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Hotel Contingency Operation: Money Can Check in but It Can Never Leave
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Hotel Contingency Operation: Money Can Check in but It Can Never Leave On April 17, the Contracting Oversight Subcommittee of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Amendment Puts Spotlight On Pentagon Propaganda
USA Today May 10, 2012 Pg. 4 Amendment Puts Spotlight On Pentagon Propaganda By Gregory Korte, USA Today WASHINGTON — A member of the House Armed Services Committee threatened an amendment… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
ANSI/ASIS Standard addresses Management of Private Security Providers
ANSI/ASIS Standard addresses Management of Private Security Providers. ASIS International Releases American National Standard on Management of Private Security Providers American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Taxpayers pay for sky-high contractor salaries
Taxpayers pay for sky-high contractor salaries Taxpayers get not a nickel in added value from the pay hikes, the author writes. | Reuters By COLLEEN M. KELLEY | 5/7/12 9:25 PM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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BIMCO – ISO join forces to establish PMSC standards
08 May 12 – 14:48 BIMCO – ISO join forces to establish PMSC standards ISO standard will be available in 2012 as a Publicly Available Specification In a joint submission to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Reimbursement Cap Raises Eyebrows, Too
Washington Post May 8, 2012 Pg. B4 Federal Diary Reimbursement Cap Raises Eyebrows, Too By Joe Davidson Uncle Sam isn’t as flush as he used to be, but he still has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Different Ethical Strokes for Different PSC Folks
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Different Ethical Strokes for Different PSC Folks Posted: 05/08/2012 5:52 pm Most people assume that the PSC acronym stands for Private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Cheap help from Uganda
Slaves to the private military in Iraq Cheap help from Uganda Private security firms won lucrative contracts to supply support staff and security guards to back up US forces in Iraq.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Hearing Transcript – Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform Act of 2012
Federal News Service April 17, 2012 Tuesday Hearing of the Contracting Oversight Subcommittee of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subject: “Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform Act of 2012” Chaired… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
