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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
- 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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‘Hell and back’: Aussie mum opens up on her time as a private bodyguard in Baghdad
‘Hell and back’: Aussie mum opens up on her time as a private bodyguard in Baghdad Author and former soldier and bodygyard Neryl Joyce. (Facebook) A new book by former Australian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Manus security firm, G4S, responsible for February violence, says law centre
Manus security firm, G4S, responsible for February violence, says law centre Human Rights Law Centre lodges complaint with OECD saying G4S had not been held to account for its role Melissa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Attempt to hold G4S accountable for alleged PNG violations
Attempt to hold G4S accountable for alleged PNG violations Updated at 8:41 pm on 25 September 2014 A rights group says the G4S security company needs to be held accountable for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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KBR Subcontractor Challenges Jurisdiction In FCA Suit
KBR Subcontractor Challenges Jurisdiction In FCA Suit Share us on: By Igor Kossov Law360, New York (September 03, 2014, 3:12 PM ET) — A Kellogg Brown & Root Inc. subcontractor said… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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U.S. Senate passes bill curtailing conflicts of interest in security clearance contracts
U.S. Senate passes bill curtailing conflicts of interest in security clearance contracts Firms no longer would be allowed to rate their own work By Julia Harteemail 12:33 pm, September 22, 2014 Updated:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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THE security contractor that used to run Australia’s Manus Island…
THE security contractor that used to run Australia’s Manus Island… Lawyers claim Manus Island security contractor breached human rights. THE security contractor that used to run Australia’s Manus Island detention centre… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Rep. Cummings wants to subpoena USIS chief over fraud allegations, cyberattack
Rep. Cummings wants to subpoena USIS chief over fraud allegations, cyberattack Comments 6 Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) wants to subpoena Sterling Phillips, the chief executive of background-check contractor USIS. The lawmaker… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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SIGAR: State Department may have spent millions on unneeded telecommunications towers
SIGAR: State Department may have spent millions on unneeded telecommunications towers By Carlo Munoz Stars and Stripes Published: September 18, 2014 At a cost of $6.5 million, the State Department built… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Is Human Trafficking Necessary for Mission Success?
Is Human Trafficking Necessary for Mission Success? Posted on September 15, 2014 | By Michael Schindler Let me first set the stage before I share what I’m about to share –… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghanistan IG Warns Agencies Should Brace for More Scrutiny
Afghanistan IG Warns Agencies Should Brace for More Scrutiny By Charles S. Clark September 16, 2014 SIGAR John F. Sopko says oversight will continue even after the U.S. winds down its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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