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    Army Colonel says he was retaliated against for blowing whistle on $43 million gas station

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    Army Colonel says he was retaliated against for blowing whistle on $43 million gas station By Christian Davenport November 23 Follow @_chrisdavenport The compressed natural gas station in Afghanistan that cost… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Plot Thickens: Pentagon Now Facing More Scrutiny Over $766 Million Task Force

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    Plot Thickens: Pentagon Now Facing More Scrutiny Over $766 Million Task Force Senators were already questioning why the Defense Department was restricting a government watchdog. Now there are criminal investigations and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Suspension of Contractor Overturned After USAID Failed to Comply with McCaskill’s Wartime Contracting Reforms—Senator Demands Answers

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    News from Senator Claire McCaskill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 24, 2015 Contact: Sarah Feldman – 202-228-6263 Suspension of Contractor Overturned After USAID Failed to Comply with McCaskill’s Wartime Contracting Reforms—Senator Demands… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    This Fake Bomb Detector Is Blamed for Hundreds of Deaths. It’s Still in Use

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    This Fake Bomb Detector Is Blamed for Hundreds of Deaths. It’s Still in Use. By Murtaza Hussain, The Intercept 24 November 15 he ade 651 is a small, handheld wand with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Former CIA Detainees Sue CIA Contractors Under The Alien Tort Statute For Alleged Torture

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    lien Tort Statute Former CIA Detainees Sue CIA Contractors Under The Alien Tort Statute For Alleged Torture By Robert Loeb, David Ryan Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 9:54 AM Last month, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Pentagon’s $766 Million Afghan ‘Slush Fund’ Comes Under Scrutiny

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    The Pentagon’s $766 Million Afghan ‘Slush Fund’ Comes Under Scrutiny REUTERS/Baz Ratner By Eric Pianin Follow November 12, 2015 Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) and other lawmakers are outraged over recent revelations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    KBR ordered to pay $108K for taking subcontractor kickbacks

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    KBR ordered to pay $108K for taking subcontractor kickbacks By Kim Slowey | October 19, 2015  Dive Brief: Contractor KBR, Inc. must pay the federal government $108,000 for accepting subcontractor gifts while… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Former DoD contractor pleads guilty to taking bribes from UK company

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    Former DoD contractor pleads guilty to taking bribes from UK company By Richard L. Cassin | Friday, November 13, 2015 at 8:53AM Image courtesy of the U.S. Department of DefenseThe former director… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Pentagon’s Afghan ‘Slush Fund’ Will Now Have to Answer to Angry Lawmakers

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    The Pentagon’s Afghan ‘Slush Fund’ Will Now Have to Answer to Angry Lawmakers November 11, 2015 By Tim Fernholz Quartz The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee has given the DOD 48… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Former CIA Detainees Sue CIA Contractors Under The Alien Tort Statute For Alleged Torture

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    Former CIA Detainees Sue CIA Contractors Under The Alien Tort Statute For Alleged Torture By Robert Loeb, David Ryan Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 9:54 AM Last month, the ACLU filed a civil action in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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