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    Oral Argument Yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld [Updated]

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    Oral Argument Yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld [Updated] by Alan Rozenshtein The D.C. Circuit heard oral argument yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld (11-5209), a Bivens case brought by a U.S. citizen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Iraq bans security firms on oil fields

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    Security Industry Iraq bans security firms on oil fields Baghdad has banned foreign security contractors from major oil fields being developed by international companies but the order may find be hard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Militants Free American No One Knew Was Missing

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    New York Times March 18, 2012 Pg. 4 Militants Free American No One Knew Was Missing By Jack Healy BAGHDAD — An American man who said he had been kidnapped nine… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    State Department Moves to Fire Whistleblower Peter Van Buren, Denies Retaliation

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    Mar 16, 2012 State Department Moves to Fire Whistleblower Peter Van Buren, Denies Retaliation By DANA LIEBELSON This week, the State Department moved to fire former Foreign Service officer Peter Van… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Ministry restricts oil company security By Ben Lando of Iraq Oil Report Published March 14, 2012 The Oil Ministry has instructed subcontractors to the foreign oil companies operating in southern Iraq… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Justice Department alleges kickback scheme tied to Iraq munitions disposal contracts

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    Justice Department alleges kickback scheme tied to Iraq munitions disposal contracts Published: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 5:57 PM     By Brian Lawson, The Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — A series of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    What did private security contractors do in Iraq?

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    What did private security contractors do in Iraq? by Jonathan Stray on 02/21/2012 0 The U.S. employed more private contractors in Iraq than in any previous war, at times exceeding the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Appeal Won’t Interrupt Nepali ‘Slavery’ Case

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    Appeal Won’t Interrupt Nepali ‘Slavery’ Case By BONNIE BARRON http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/03/07/persian%20slave.jpg HOUSTON (CN) – A contractor accused of trafficking Nepali laborers into Iraq to staff Al Asad Air Base cannot seek an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. Army Captain Pleads Guilty to Accepting Illegal Gratuities Related to Contracting in Support of Iraq War

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    Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 7, 2012 U.S. Army Captain Pleads Guilty to Accepting Illegal Gratuities Related to Contracting in Support of Iraq War… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Federal Court Upholds Right to Sue Jordanian Defense Contractor in U.S.

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    Federal Court Upholds Right to Sue Jordanian Defense Contractor in U.S. Judge rejects argument that U.S. court lacks jurisdiction in Nepali human trafficking case March 05, 2012 05:42 PM Eastern Time… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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