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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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 subscribe  

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