Category Archives: Iraq

Voice from the grave: Taped deposition of Indiana commander in KBR case

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Voice from the grave: Taped deposition of Indiana commander in KBR case Published: Friday, October 12, 2012, 4:44 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian The obituary photo of LTC Jim Gentry,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Two Oregon soldiers take the stand for the first time in KBR case

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Two Oregon soldiers take the stand for the first time in KBR case Published: Monday, October 15, 2012, 5:40 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian After than two years of legal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Did KBR knowingly injure soldiers, or did it behave responsibly?

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Did KBR knowingly injure soldiers, or did it behave responsibly? Published: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 4:06 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian Two very different pictures of corporate behavior emerged Wednesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Soldiers Claim Illness After Guarding KBR in Iraq

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Soldiers Claim Illness After Guarding KBR in Iraq By NIGEL DUARA Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. October 11, 2012 (AP) A war contractor knew a critical southern Iraq oilfield plant was riddled… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Setting up the case of Bixby, et al. vs. KBR

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Setting up the case of Bixby, et al. vs. KBR Published: Monday, October 08, 2012, 11:27 AM     Updated: Monday, October 08, 2012, 9:54 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian Jury… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court sides with Halliburton in denying appeal from victims of truck ambushes in Iraq

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Supreme Court sides with Halliburton in denying appeal from victims of truck ambushes in Iraq By Associated Press, WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has ruled out reviving lawsuits against Halliburton Corp.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Oregon Guardsmen suing KBR for Iraq job

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Oregon Guardsmen suing KBR for Iraq job Published: Oct. 9, 2012 at 1:49 PM PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 9 (UPI) — Lawyers say they will be watching the outcome of a civil… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contractors in War Zones: Not Exactly “Contracting”

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

  Contractors in War Zones: Not Exactly “Contracting” By David Isenberg | October 9, 2012 Marine photo / Lance Cpl. Grant T. Walker Troops don’t pull K.P. — kitchen patrol —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Iraq bomb hits private security convoy, kills four

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

Iraq bomb hits private security convoy, kills four October 04, 2012 10:49 AM BAGHDAD: A car bomb hit a private security convoy in Baghdad on Thursday, killing four people and wounding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S ‘warned’ over killer security guard Danny Fitzsimons

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

30 September 2012 Last updated at 21:10 ET G4S ‘warned’ over killer security guard Danny Fitzsimons Security firm G4S was sent warnings not to employ an armed guard in Iraq just… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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