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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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    PATRICIA SALSER… vs. DynCorp International…

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    PATRICIA SALSER… vs. DynCorp International… UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION _________________________________ PATRICIA SALSER on her own behalf and as Next Friend for ALEXIS SALSER, BRANDIN POPE,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Family Says DynCorp Lied About Killing

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    Family Says DynCorp Lied About Killing By GLYNIS FARRELL DETROIT (CN) – A family claims in Federal Court that DynCorp International covered up the shooting of their son, who allegedly was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Court Revives Suit Over Electrocuted Guardsman

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    Thursday, March 01, 2012Last Update: 10:31 AM PT Court Revives Suit Over Electrocuted Guardsman By CAMERON LANGFORD (CN) – A defense contractor may be liable under Iraqi law for the electrocution death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions

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    U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions 09:37 GMT, March 2, 2012 Senators Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Jim Webb (D-VA) have introduced the Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    War on Want Comments on the Draft Charter of the ICoC Oversight Mechanism

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    Comments on the Draft Charter of the ICoC Oversight Mechanism I. Preamble/General Provisions The charter states that “The Mechanism aims to support effective oversight of Private Security Services that are performed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    [AMPMlist] Court Revives Suit Over Electrocuted Guardsman

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    Thursday, March 01, 2012Last Update: 10:31 AM PT Court Revives Suit Over Electrocuted Guardsman By CAMERON LANGFORD ShareThis (CN) – A defense contractor may be liable under Iraqi law for the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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