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    A Morally Reprehensible Problem

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ A Morally Reprehensible Problem Posted: 05/03/12 11:38 AM ET I confess: I have an interest in an unseemly topic. Last year… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    In Syria, send in the mercenaries

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    In Syria, send in the mercenaries The world community, including the United States, is at a crossroads about the right steps to forcefully prevent the further slaughter of civilians in Syria.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    In conversation: Stephan Crétier of Garda

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    In conversation: Stephan Crétier of Garda On becoming the Wal-mart of security, and what exactly Garda is doing in the middle east by Martin Patriquin on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 12:50pm… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Thousands of U.S. Civilians in Middle East Vulnerable to Iran Retaliation

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    Thousands of U.S. Civilians in Middle East Vulnerable to Iran Retaliation Tens of thousands of Americans in the Middle East–not just Israelis–are potentially vulnerable to Iranian retaliation for attacks on its… 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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    Africa reviews code of conduct for private security firms

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    – UPI.com http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2012/02/24/Africa-reviews-code-of-conduct-for-private-security-firms/UPI-84291330107104/ Security Industry Africa reviews code of conduct for private security firms Published: Feb. 24, 2012 at 1:11 PM Advertisement PRETORIA, South Africa, Feb. 24 (UPI) — Private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Profiting In Afghanistan

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    Washington Post February 23, 2012 Pg. 15 Fine Print Profiting In Afghanistan By Walter Pincus The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command on Feb. 1 approved a $330 million five-month extension… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    [AMPMlist] MEP Announces Leadership Changes

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    MEP Announces Leadership Changes 2/6/2012 COLUMBUS, OH – Mission Essential Personnel, LLC (MEP) today announced Peter Horvath, chairman of MEP’s Board of Directors, would become the company’s interim CEO, while MEP… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Officials: Right-Wing Groups Help IDF Monitor Media

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    http://www.forward.com/articles/150534/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_ter m=The%20Forward%20Today%20%28Monday- Friday%29&utm_campaign=Daily_Newsletter_Mon_Thurs%202012-02-01 Officials: Right-Wing Groups Help IDF Monitor Media By Haaretz Published January 31, 2012. The government and military have unofficially outsourced some of their intelligence work to private organizations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Pentagon outsources War on Drugs to Blackwater

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    Subject:                          FW: [AMPMlist] Pentagon outsources War on Drugs to Blackwater http://rt.com/usa/news/pentagon-war-drugs-blackwater-217/ Pentagon outsources War on Drugs to Blackwater Get short URL email story to a friend print version Published: 19 January,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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