Category Archives: Iraq

Burn Pit Exposure Cuts Poquoson Soldier’s Career Short

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

Newport News Daily Press January 13, 2013 Burn Pit Exposure Cuts Poquoson Soldier’s Career Short By Hugh Lessig POQUOSON–Before he got sick, before the tremors, memory lapses and surgeries, Chief Warrant… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘This generation’s Agent Orange:’ New registry to tally, track burn pit illnesses among vets

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

‘This generation’s Agent Orange:’ New registry to tally, track burn pit illnesses among vets  By Bill Briggs, NBC News contributor An American flag dangles from the Torres home, the sign of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Decade Later, Contractor Pays Out Millions for Iraq Prisoner Abuse

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

A Decade Later, Contractor Pays Out Millions for Iraq Prisoner Abuse By Robert Beckhusen 01.09.13 It’s been nearly a decade since private military contractors and U.S. soldiers worked together to torture… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR, Guilty In Iraq Negligence, Wants Taxpayers To Foot The Bill

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

HuffingtonPost.com January 9, 2013 KBR, Guilty In Iraq Negligence, Wants Taxpayers To Foot The Bill By Ryan J. Reilly WASHINGTON — Sodium dichromate is an orange-yellowish substance containing hexavalent chromium, an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Abu Ghraib Scandal Still Causing Ripples

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Washington Post January 10, 2013 Pg. 12 Abu Ghraib Scandal Still Causing Ripples One contractor settles toture claims, another vows to fight lawsuit By Marjorie Censer, Capital Business Staff Writer Years… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Abu Ghraib detainees reach settlement in historic lawsuit against military contractors

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Abu Ghraib detainees reach settlement in historic lawsuit against military contractors Posted Fri, 2012-10-19 15:05 by Marissa Vahlsing Here at ERI, we have been closely following two cases, Al-Quraishi v. L-3… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contractor Settles Case In Iraq Prison Abuse

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

New York Times January 9, 2013 Contractor Settles Case In Iraq Prison Abuse By John H. Cushman Jr. WASHINGTON — An American contractor hired by the military to provide translation services… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Abu Ghraib ex-detainees paid $5M by U.S. firm over abuse

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

Abu Ghraib ex-detainees paid $5M by U.S. firm over abuse 71 former inmates given payout in lawsuits alleging torture The Associated Press Posted: Jan 9, 2013 7:35 AM ET Related Stories… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Justice Department, Defense Lawyers Quarrel Over Blackwater Defendant’s Status

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Justice Department, Defense Lawyers Quarrel Over Blackwater Defendant’s Status Mike Scarcella The National Law Journal 01-03-2013 Defense lawyers for a former Blackwater private security guard who was once charged with manslaughter… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Army Major Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribes

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Wall Street Journal January 4, 2013 Pg. 5 Army Major Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribes A U.S. Army major has pleaded guilty to accepting thousands of dollars in gratuities from contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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