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- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- 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
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Category Archives: Iraq
Briton claims he was ‘framed’ for Iraq murders
10:50pm, Wed 7 Aug 2013 Briton claims he was ‘framed’ for Iraq murders British security guard who shot dead two colleagues in Iraq in 2009 has claimed he was framed for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military Contractor Can Be Held Liable, Court Rules
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette August 2, 2013 Military Contractor Can Be Held Liable, Court Rules By Rich Lord, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A lawsuit against a Houston-based defense contractor accused of negligence in the death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Vance v. Rumsfeld, 701 F. 3d 193 – Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit 2012
701 F.3d 193 (2012) Donald VANCE and Nathan Ertel, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. Donald H. RUMSFELD and The United States of America, Defendants-Appellants. Nos. 10-1687, 10-2442.United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Decision in Electrocution Death of SSG Ryan Maseth
3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Decision in Electrocution Death of SSG Ryan Maseth I just received information this morning the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed Judge Nora… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Wanted: A Post-War Watchdog for Nation-Building
Defense One Stuart W. Bowen, Jr. July 31, 2013 Wanted: A Post-War Watchdog for Nation-Building One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kickbacks Case Against KBR Revived by Court
Thursday, July 25, 2013Last Update: 2:51 PM PT Kickbacks Case Against KBR Revived by Court By JACK BOUBOUSHIAN (CN) – Defense contractor KBR must face claims that its employees took kickbacks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Lieutenant Colonel Who Served In Iraq Pleads Guilty To Criminal Conflict Of Interest For Contracting Scheme
United States Attorney Jenny A. Durkan Western District of Washington Lieutenant Colonel Who Served In Iraq Pleads Guilty To Criminal Conflict Of Interest For Contracting Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Learning From Iraq: Reform Needed Now
Article by Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, in August 2013 Army Magazine. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
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Federal Government’s FCA Claims Against Iraq Security Contractor Dismissed
Mondaq Business Briefing July 8, 2013 Monday United States: Federal Government’s FCA Claims Against Iraq Security Contractor Dismissed Connie Bertram and Amy Blackwood The Eastern District of Virginia dismissed a False… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Are Private Contractors Really Cheaper?
Defense Contractors Are Private Contractors Really Cheaper? By David Isenberg July 23, 2013 Add a Comment The Washington Post Insurgents attack a contractor convoy hauling supplies for U.S. troops in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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