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Ambivalence on the Front Lines: Perceptions of Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Ambivalence on the Front Lines: Perceptions of Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan. Authors: Kelty, Ryan1 Bierman, Alex2 Armed Forces & Society (0095327X); Jan2013, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p5-27, 23p Abstract: You must be logged in to view this content. Click … Continue reading
Partner in new Oak Ridge security team accused of filing false claims in Iraq
Partner in new Oak Ridge security team accused of filing false claims in Iraq By Frank Munger Posted January 29, 2013 at 4 a.m. Photo by ORNL.gov The main entrance to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Iraq War Contractor Fined for Late Reports of 30 Deaths
Iraq War Contractor Fined for Late Reports of 30 Deaths by T. Christian Miller ProPublica, Feb. 7, 2013, 7 a.m. A foreign security contractor guards a drilling oil site on Nov.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In Brennan’s Private Sector Stint, a Chinese Connection
In Brennan’s Private Sector Stint, a Chinese Connection Published: Wednesday, 6 Feb 2013 | 6:56 PM ET By: Eamon Javers CNBC Washington Reporter John Brennan, President Obama’s nominee to be director… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DOL reaches settlement with contractor on failure to report injuries and fatalities under Defense Base Act
Labor Department Documents and Publications January 31, 2013 DOL reaches settlement with contractor on failure to report injuries and fatalities under Defense Base Act OWCP News Release: [01/31/2013] Contact Name: Adriano… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Former Co-Owner of Contracting Company Sentenced in San Antonio to 30 Months in Prison for Scheme to Defraud the U.S. Government
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 24, 2013 Former Co-Owner of Contracting Company Sentenced in San Antonio to 30 Months in Prison for Scheme to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Corruption In Iraq, An Interview With Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction
Musings On Iraq Iraq News, Politics, Economics, Society Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Corruption In Iraq, An Interview With Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction Stuart Bowen started out working… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US Contract Notice: Department of State, Issues Solicitation for “Baghdad Life Support Services (BLISS)”
US Official News January 19, 2013 Saturday US Contract Notice: Department of State, Issues Solicitation for “Baghdad Life Support Services (BLISS)” DATELINE: WASHINGTON Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Officer has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Funds for SIGIR, agency charged with oversight of Iraq reconstruction, set to expire in March
Funds for SIGIR, agency charged with oversight of Iraq reconstruction, set to expire in March Shaminder Dulai/San Antonio Express-News – Army Maj. John L. Cockerham is escorted into U.S. Federal Court… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Alloa private soldier sues his employers for £1.7m over a slipped disk
18 January 2013 Last updated at 08:21 ET Alloa private soldier sues his employers for £1.7m over a slipped disk Joseph Davidson said he injured his back carrying a heavy colleague… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
