Category Archives: Fraud/Waste/Abuse

Abu Ghraib and the Perversion of the Political Question Doctrine

Posted on June 19, 2015 by

Abu Ghraib and the Perversion of the Political Question Doctrine By Steve Vladeck Friday, June 19, 2015 at 8:02 AM I’ve written extensively about the important and complex legal questions raised… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Watchdog: U.S. may have spent taxpayer dollars on Afghanistan schools that didn’t exist

Posted on June 18, 2015 by

powerpost Watchdog: U.S. may have spent taxpayer dollars on Afghanistan schools that didn’t exist ; The special inspector general wants to know “how much U.S. money may have been spent on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGAR : PENTAGON REFUSING TO COOPERATE ON TASK FORCE

Posted on June 18, 2015 by

SIGAR : PENTAGON REFUSING TO COOPERATE ON TASK FORCE Inside the Army 15 June 2015 The Defense Department is refusing to answer questions about a business task force that may have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGAR: We built an Afghanistan they can’t afford

Posted on June 17, 2015 by

Sunday, June 14 at 9:30pm ET Compass SIGAR: We built an Afghanistan they can’t afford John Sopko, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, explains how so much taxpayer money was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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IAP Worldwide Services Inc. Resolves Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Investigation

Posted on June 17, 2015 by

Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 16, 2015 IAP Worldwide Services Inc. Resolves Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Investigation Former Company Vice President Pleads Guilty to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Special Report: Military knew about bizarre methods of doctor hired to train troops

Posted on June 17, 2015 by

Special Report: Military knew about bizarre methods of doctor hired to train troops By John Shiffman 6 hours ago . View gallery Dr. John Hagmann (R) teaches a course in treating… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Claims guards traded cigarettes for sexual favours on Nauru, Senate inquiry told

Posted on June 16, 2015 by

Claims guards traded cigarettes for sexual favours on Nauru, Senate inquiry told May 19, 2015 Sarah Whyte Immigration correspondent Inquiry hears of abuse on Nauru Security contractors confirm they’re aware of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CIA torture appears to have broken spy agency rule on human experimentation

Posted on June 16, 2015 by

CIA torture appears to have broken spy agency rule on human experimentation Exclusive: Watchdogs shocked at ‘disconnect’ between doctors who oversaw interrogation and guidelines that gave CIA director power over medical… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Not seen, not heard, often not reported – the harrowing stories of Australia’s detainees

Posted on June 10, 2015 by

Not seen, not heard, often not reported – the harrowing stories of Australia’s detainees Special report: evidence highlights systemic failures in how the immigration department and its contractors deal with serious… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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United States Contracting Official Charged with Obstructing a Federal Audit

Posted on June 9, 2015 by

United States Contracting Official Charged with Obstructing a Federal Audit (Source: US Department of Justice; issued June 2, 2015) BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Federal prosecutors today charged a civilian contract officer working… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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