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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
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Category Archives: Iraq
Judge Tosses KBR Defense to Feds’ False Claims Case
Judge Tosses KBR Defense to Feds’ False Claims Case By RYAN ABBOTT WASHINGTON (CN) – Defense contractor KBR cannot deflect fraud claims by accusing the U.S. government of failing to provide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Military: Writer bases graphic novel on experiences of brother-in-law, others
Military: Writer bases graphic novel on experiences of brother-in-law, others CHRISTIAN HILL | Staff writer • Published April 17, 2012 Tragedy turned comic book writer Eric Trautmann’s fledging story about a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US Mission Iraq: No Iraqi Visas Issued to USG Security Personnel Since December?
April 16, 2012 1:50 am · 1:50 am US Mission Iraq: No Iraqi Visas Issued to USG Security Personnel Since December? The Iraq Travel Warning dated January 19, 2012 says that “the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Self-Dealing and the War Service Industry, Part II
Self-Dealing and the War Service Industry, Part II Thursday, 12 April 2012 10:25 By Charles M Smith and Dina Rasor, Truthout | News Analysis (Image: Jared Rodriguez / Truthout)In last week’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Self-Dealing and the War Service Industry, Part I
Self-Dealing and the War Service Industry, Part I Thursday, 05 April 2012 09:38 By Charles M Smith and Dina Rasor, Truthout | Solutions (Image: Jared Rodriguez / Truthout) On April 19,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Oral Argument Yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld [Updated]
Hard National Security Choices Oral Argument Yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld [Updated] By Alan Rozenshtein Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 12:05 AM The D.C. Circuit heard oral argument yesterday in Doe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Can the Military Court-Martial Civilian Contractors?: Reflections on the Oral Argument in United States v. Ali
Hard National Security Choices Can the Military Court-Martial Civilian Contractors?: Reflections on the Oral Argument in United States v. Ali By Steve Vladeck Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 12:05 AM Pardon… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Bell Awarded Support Agreement for Iraqi 407s
Bell Awarded Support Agreement for Iraqi 407s Bell Awarded Support Agreement for Iraqi 407s Fort Worth, Texas – Bell Helicopter has been awarded a contract by U.S. Army Contracting Command,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractor Pleads Guilty for Selling Military Equipment on Iraq Black Market
Contractor Pleads Guilty for Selling Military Equipment on Iraq Black Market A former U.S. civilian contractor has pleaded guilty in Northern Carolina for conspiring to steal military generators last year in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Overseas contractor returns to challenges
Overseas contractor returns to challenges By NICOLE WESKERNA – nweskerna@shawmedia.com Created: Thursday, April 12, 2012 5:30 a.m. CDT Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012 12:11 p.m. CDT Scott Joyner, pictured at Hopkins Park on Wednesday, wears… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
