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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Category Archives: Fraud/Waste/Abuse
OPM’s crackdown on background check fraud leads to jail time — for some
OPM’s crackdown on background check fraud leads to jail time — for some Friday – 5/9/2014, 2:00am EDT By Jack Moore Two weeks ago, a 34-year-old USIS contractor from South Carolina,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Northrop Found to Overcharge U.S. on Counter-Drug Work
Northrop Found to Overcharge U.S. on Counter-Drug Work By Tony Capaccio May 15, 2014 3:02 PM ET Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) charged the U.S. Army excessive labor rates for almost six… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Newly Released Documents Shed Light on CIA’s African Rendition Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2014 9:36 AM CONTACT: Reprieve Reprieve’s press office: clemency.wells@reprieve.org.uk / +44 (0) 207 553 8161 Newly Released Documents Shed Light on CIA’s African Rendition Network LONDON… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Northrop Grumman Improperly Charged Labor for the Counter Narco-terrorism Technology Program
The Department of Defense Inspector General posted the following: DODIG-2014-073 Northrop Grumman Improperly Charged Labor for the Counter Narco-terrorism Technology Program The report is For Official Use Only. To request a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Nadim Saifan Jr., Military Contractor and Donor to Dana Rohrabacher, Cops to Tax Evasion
Court Nadim Saifan Jr., Military Contractor and Donor to Dana Rohrabacher, Cops to Tax Evasion By Matt Coker Wed., May 7 2014 at 6:00 AM Epic Records A Huntington Beach man… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Background investigation fraud case against USIS moved to DC court
Background investigation fraud case against USIS moved to DC court Wednesday – 5/7/2014, 3:28pm EDT By Jack Moore More Reports The false claims case against embattled background-check firm USIS is inching… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Auditors examining nonprofit organization’s confidentiality agreements, ‘revolving door’
Auditors examining nonprofit organization’s confidentiality agreements, ‘revolving door’ By Scott Higham and Steven Rich, Published: May 6 E-mail the writers Auditors for two federal agencies are examining the operations of Arlington-based International… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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John Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
Wed Apr 30th, 2014 John Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction Corruption and instability in Afghanistan threaten to derail billions of dollars of U.S. aid. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Busted Extortion Ring Highlights Afghanistan’s Worst Issue
Busted Extortion Ring Highlights Afghanistan’s Worst Issue Corruption remains endemic in the country, despite a recent glimmer of hope. Corruption may plague Afghanistan long after American combat forces leave. By Paul… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Manus Island block a ‘rape dungeon’, Salvation Army worker tells inquiry
Manus Island block a ‘rape dungeon’, Salvation Army worker tells inquiry Parliamentary inquiry also told of inadequate medical care, poor workplace safety and fears of violent attacks Paul Farrell theguardian.com, Tuesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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