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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: Iraq
KBR Ordered to Stand Trial in Human Trafficking Case
KBR Ordered to Stand Trial in Human Trafficking Case August 23, 2013 After a review of the evidence, a federal court today ordered the Nepali human trafficking case against Houston,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Iraq chemical win for US troops gives hope to ex-Sergeant
Lincolnshire Echo August 22, 2013 Thursday Edition 1; National Edition Iraq chemical win for US troops gives hope to ex-Sergeant Paul Whitelam Pg. 20 A former RAF Sergeant who was allegedly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Between War and Peace: Do We Need New Tools for Messy Transitions?
Federal News Service August 13, 2013 Tuesday Panel Discussion at the Stimson Center Subject: “Between War and Peace: Do We Need New Tools for Messy Transitions?” Participants: Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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‘Taxpayers’ watchdog’ recommends improvements for future reconstruction efforts
‘Taxpayers’ watchdog’ recommends improvements for future reconstruction efforts August 8, 2013 by Jess Miller Brian Smith | Staff Photographer During his Thursday morning lecture in the Amphitheater, Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector General… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Review: Learning From Iraq – A Final Report from the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction
ZERO ANTHROPOLOGY Turning and turning in the widening gyre | The falcon cannot hear the falconer | Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold | Mere anarchy is loosed upon the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Victims Of Abu Ghraib Prison Abuse Face Lawsuit From US Army Contractor
Victims Of Abu Ghraib Prison Abuse Face Lawsuit From US Army Contractor The current lawsuit involves only four of the 256 who came forward with claims against the U.S. military and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Experts Disagree on How to Prevent Fraud in Post-War Reconstruction Efforts
Experts Disagree on How to Prevent Fraud in Post-War Reconstruction Efforts More than $1.6 billion in questionable spending in Iraq since 2003 AP BY: Daniel Wiser Follow @TheWiserChoice August 13,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Transitions Between War and Peace
Transitions Between War and Peace Aug 13, 2013 Stimson (Henry L.) Center Panelists talked about ways to improve transitional and reconstruction efforts in post-conflict countries. This 1 hour 35 minute event… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Oregon veterans who won judgment against KBR may not join negotiations between contractor, government
Oregon veterans who won judgment against KBR may not join negotiations between contractor, government By Mike Francis, The Oregonian on August 08, 2013 at 2:00 PM, updated August 08, 2013 at … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
It is no surprise Danny Fitzsimons ended up in Dire Straits
7:05pm, Wed 7 Aug 2013 It is no surprise Danny Fitzsimons ended up in Dire Straits by Paul Martin – Editor, Conflict Zones – last updated Wed 7 Aug 2013 … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading