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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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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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I’m haunted by the way my son Paul died
Daily Record & Sunday Mail October 1, 2012 Monday Edition 1; National Edition I’m haunted by the way my son Paul died; TV DOCUMENTARY CLAIMS G4S WERE WARNED ABOUT SCOT’S KILLER… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Companies, Control, Iraq
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Self-Dealing and the War Service Industry, Part III: The Payoff
Self-Dealing and the War Service Industry, Part III: The Payoff Thursday, 19 April 2012 08:54 By Charles M Smith and Dina Rasor, Truthout | News Analysis (Image: Lance Page /… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Contracts, Control, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Iraq
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KBR must face lawsuit over alleged kickbacks from military contracts: court
KBR must face lawsuit over alleged kickbacks from military contracts: court By Reuters Saturday, July 20, 2013 9:29 EDT By Jessica Dye (Reuters) – The government can pursue “enhanced” penalties from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Iraq, Kuwait, Legal
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Transcript – July 1, 2013 Institute for the Study of War event
July 1, 2013 Monday Discussion at the Institute for the Study of War Subject: Rebuilding Iraq: Lessons Going Forward Speaker: Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction; Author of “Hard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Judge Chucks Protective Order for Halliburton
Wednesday, July 10, 2013Last Update: 9:54 AM PT Judge Chucks Protective Order for Halliburton By NICK DIVITO WASHINGTON (CN) – A federal judge threw out protective orders shielding Halliburton from disclosing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Oregon soldiers who sued KBR seek to participate in talks between the company and the government
Oregon soldiers who sued KBR seek to participate in talks between the company and the government By Mike Francis, The Oregonian on July 15, 2013 at 4:10 PM, updated July 15,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Toxic Burn Pit MDL Disrespects Military, KBR Tells 4th Circ.
Toxic Burn Pit MDL Disrespects Military, KBR Tells 4th Circ. By Emily Atkin Law360, New York (July 03, 2013, 4:38 PM ET) — KBR Inc. and Halliburton Co. recently urged the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Effectiveness of Contracted Coalitions: Private Security Contractors in Iraq.
The Effectiveness of Contracted Coalitions: Private Security Contractors in Iraq. Petersohn, Ulrich1 Armed Forces & Society (0095327X). Jul2013, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p467-488. 22p. Abstract: The debate on the effectiveness of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
