Category Archives: Iraq

Friday-Monday morning in the KBR case: A soldier’s immediate adverse reaction to an orange chemical powder

Friday-Monday morning in the KBR case: A soldier’s immediate adverse reaction to an orange chemical powder Published: Monday, October 22, 2012, 1:10 PM      By Mike Francis, The Oregonian The feeling… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Friday: Experts and lawyers wrangle over skin, air and soil in KBR case

Friday: Experts and lawyers wrangle over skin, air and soil in KBR case Published: Friday, October 26, 2012, 4:51 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian On Friday, jurors in the case… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Never Again – Iraqi and internationals work together to regulate Private Military and Security Companies in their countries

Never Again – Iraqi and internationals work together to regulate Private Military and Security Companies in their countries During three days in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, on October 20-22,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Thursday in the KBR case: Long day on the stand for a toxicologist

Thursday in the KBR case: Long day on the stand for a toxicologist Published: Thursday, October 25, 2012, 5:25 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian Barbara D. Beck was called by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Iraq war contractor KBR asks judge to pull its name from soldiers’ lawsuit at trial’s midpoint

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS October 27, 2012 – 3:01 pm EDT Iraq war contractor KBR asks judge to pull its name from soldiers’ lawsuit at trial’s midpoint PORTLAND, Ore. — Iraq War… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The KBR case at the midpoint: An analysis

The KBR case at the midpoint: An analysis Published: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 5:27 PM     Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 10:46 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian While some see… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Heavy Metal in Iraq

Heavy Metal in Iraq By David Isenberg, Oct. 22, 2012 Every war is hell, particularly for civilians. And while every war produces deadly familiar impacts on the civilian population whether it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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As Iraq, Afghan wars end, private security firms adapt

As Iraq, Afghan wars end, private security firms adapt October 21, 2012|Peter Apps, Political Risk Correspondent | Reuters (Chris Detrick Reuters, REUTERS) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – On a rooftop terrace blocks from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Two U.S. Contractor Employees Sentenced for Kickback Conspiracy and Tax Crimes Related to Iraq Reconstruction Efforts

Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Two U.S. Contractor Employees Sentenced for Kickback Conspiracy and Tax Crimes Related to Iraq Reconstruction Efforts WASHINGTON… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Monday notes in the KBR case: Indiana Guard officer testifies

Monday notes in the KBR case: Indiana Guard officer testifies Published: Monday, October 15, 2012, 12:34 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian  Lawyers for Oregon soldiers suing KBR Inc. sent an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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