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- 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
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Category Archives: Fraud/Waste/Abuse
Is the Ministry of Justice to blame for the G4S overcharging scandal?
Is the Ministry of Justice to blame for the G4S overcharging scandal? Contracts may be inherently flawed in the first place and government would benefit from a single independent procurement service… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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U.S. Reconstruction Project in Afghanistan Gets an F
U.S. Reconstruction Project in Afghanistan Gets an F July 17, 2013 Exposed wires at a teacher training facility in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s aspiring future teachers could be risking their lives even before setting foot… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractors Paid & Released From Contract Before Completion
Contractors Paid & Released From Contract Before Completion Today, SIGAR released an inspection on the Sheberghan teacher training facility that remains incomplete four years after its start. Its history is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Tennessee Couple Indicted for Warzone Contracting Scheme
Tennessee Couple Indicted for Warzone Contracting Scheme Alleged to Have Steered $6.9 Million in Proceeds from Defense Subcontracts in Afghanistan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2013 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Keith… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Judge Chucks Protective Order for Halliburton
Wednesday, July 10, 2013Last Update: 9:54 AM PT Judge Chucks Protective Order for Halliburton By NICK DIVITO WASHINGTON (CN) – A federal judge threw out protective orders shielding Halliburton from disclosing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Rebuilding Iraq: Final report card on US efforts highlights massive waste
Rebuilding Iraq: Final report card on US efforts highlights massive waste Here are five of the most wasteful projects uncovered by the Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction. Its final report paints… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
G4S faces fraud investigation over tagging contracts
G4S faces fraud investigation over tagging contracts Justice secretary tells MPs he has called in Serious Fraud Office to investigate private security firm for overcharging Alan Travis, home affairs editor The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S: the curious case of the watchdog told to bark before the right time
G4S: the curious case of the watchdog told to bark before the right time Chris Grayling has ‘invited’ the Serious Fraud Office to investigate the tagging scandal. But we’ve seen justice… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S blames court and prison services following overcharging allegations
G4S blames court and prison services following overcharging allegations Chris Grayling tells MPs overcharging, worth tens of millions of pounds, included billing for tracking people who had died Simon Bowers The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UK soldier faces extradition to US on fraud charges
UK soldier faces extradition to US on fraud charges Published July 15, 2013 AFP An Iraqi police officer watches cars at a checkpoint on July 20, 2011 in Baghdad. A British… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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