Category Archives: Fraud/Waste/Abuse

The black hole of US government contracting

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

The black hole of US government contracting Exclusive 28 July, by Danielle Marie Mackey In January 2008, a 24-year-old Green Beret from Pennsylvania, Ryan Maseth, was electrocuted and killed while showering… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Iraq Extradites Fugitive Defense Contractor to U.S. to Face Fraud Charges

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 28, 2014 Iraq Extradites Fugitive Defense Contractor to U.S. to Face Fraud Charges A Las Vegas-based former Department of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Another Whistleblower Speaks Out: Air Force Contract Fraud

Posted on July 20, 2014 by

Another Whistleblower Speaks Out: Air Force Contract Fraud July 18, 2014   Looking for a new hero? Meet former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Tim Ferner, who exposed millions in U.S. government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR Whistleblower Calls Forced Arbitration ‘Unconscionable’

Posted on July 8, 2014 by

KBR Whistleblower Calls Forced Arbitration ‘Unconscionable’ Share us on: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn By David McAfee Law360, Los Angeles (June 13, 2014, 6:08 PM ET) — A whistleblower accusing KBR Inc. of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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C-27A Shining Example of the Billions Wasted in Afghanistan

Posted on July 5, 2014 by

C-27A Shining Example of the Billions Wasted in Afghanistan July 2, 2014 A C-27A Spartan aircraft belonging to the Afghan National Army Air Force. With the recent collapse of the Iraqi state and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Halliburton Overbilling Case Faces Review by High Court

Posted on July 5, 2014 by

Halliburton Overbilling Case Faces Review by High Court By BARBARA LEONARD WASHINGTON (CN) – Accused of billing for bogus services at U.S. military bases in Iraq during wartime, Halliburton and KBR… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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British army veteran who served in Bosnia and Northern Ireland extradited to America to face fraud charges over Iraq security firm

Posted on July 4, 2014 by

British army veteran who served in Bosnia and Northern Ireland extradited to America to face fraud charges over Iraq security firm  David McIntyre, 43, is being ‘hauled in shackles’ to Washington today… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Retired Navy officer pleads guilty in bribery scandal

Posted on July 4, 2014 by

Retired Navy officer pleads guilty in bribery scandal By Craig Whitlock July 3 at 8:10 PM Follow @craigmwhitlock A retired U.S. Navy officer pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges of arranging… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR, Halliburton Get Court Review in Iraq Billing Case

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

KBR, Halliburton Get Court Review in Iraq Billing Case By Greg Stohr Jul 1, 2014 10:50 AM ET The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a lawsuit accusing KBR Inc. (KBR)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sen. McCaskill investigates troubled power plant in Afghanistan

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

Sen. McCaskill investigates troubled power plant in Afghanistan By Lindsay Wise McClatchy Washington BureauJuly 1, 2014 August 5, 2009: President Hamid Karzai opened the first 35MW block of a 100 MW… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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