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    Taxpayer funds spared as judge tosses lawsuit from Iraq war contractor KBR

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    Taxpayer funds spared as judge tosses lawsuit from Iraq war contractor KBR Sen. Ron Wyden, Oregon Democrat, warns that Section 702 programs can amount to warrantless “backdoor searches” of Americans’ communications/… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    KBR asks Supreme Court to determine whether soldiers can sue over war-zone events

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    KBR asks Supreme Court to determine whether soldiers can sue over war-zone events Lawyers for Oregon soldiers said this photo, taken by an Indiana Guard soldier, shows bags of sodium dichromate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Jonathon Cote Memorial Motorcycle Ride Today

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    Jonathon Cote Memorial Motorcycle Ride Today Heather Ly, WGRZ 11:29 a.m. EDT August 17, 2014 (Photo: freecote.com) WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Dozens of riders are taking part in an annual motorcycle ride… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. Military Logistics Contracting in Iraq: KBR Base Contracts 2007

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    Home Base Locations Subcontracting Firms by Country Summary Maps Contractor Maps U.S. Military Logistics Contracting in Iraq Project Overview Over the past decade the U. S. military has relied upon hundreds… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    As troops head back to Iraq as ‘advisers,’ more contractors can’t be far behind

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    In the Loop As troops head back to Iraq as ‘advisers,’ more contractors can’t be far behind  By Al Kamen August 14 at 7:00 AM Follow @KamenInTheLoop Displaced Iraqis from the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Sex and torture a page turner

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    Sex and torture a page turner London Evening Standard 10 June 2014 SECURITY consultant Lt-Colonel Tim Spicer, Local World newspaper boss David Montgomery and veteran public relations man Brian Basham were… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Veterans; Widow: Burn pits to blame for cancer fatalities

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    Veterans; Widow: Burn pits to blame for cancer fatalities By St. John Barned-Smith 4 July 2014 The cough started during David Thomas‘ last deployment with the U.S. Army. “We thought maybe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Feds Say They Didn’t Suppress Evidence In Blackwater Case Share us on: By Brian Mahoney

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    Feds Say They Didn’t Suppress Evidence In Blackwater Case By Brian Mahoney Law360, Washington (July 31, 2014, 6:23 PM ET) — Federal prosecutors on Thursday admitted to a “lapse” after failing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Blackwater defense accuses U.S. of withholding crucial evidence for 7 years

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    Blackwater defense accuses U.S. of withholding crucial evidence for 7 years Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has been accused of concealing evidence in the trial of four security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Ex-Blackwater guard says didn’t feel threatened

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    Ex-Blackwater guard says didn’t feel threatened By PETE YOST — Jul. 31, 2014 6:21 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The defense team in the Blackwater trial attacked the testimony of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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