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    Texas Businessman Settles Military Food Mislabeling Case

    Syndicated on by Karnei Gozman

    For $15 Million Los Angeles Times November 20, 2010 Pg. 1 Texas Businessman Settles Military Food Mislabeling Case For $15 Million Prosecutors allege that Samir Mahmoud Itani and his company American… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Leaked E-mails Show the State Department’s Top Watchdog

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    May Lack Independence http://www.pogo.org/pogo-files/alerts/government-oversight/go-ig-20101118.html POGO in the News Watchdog group raises concerns about State IG November 18, 2010 Watchdog calls for removal of State Department’s interim IG November 18, 2010 POGO:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

    Posted in Afghanistan, Contracts, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Iraq, Middle East, Reconstruction, State Department | Leave a comment

    R–Security Services for Iraq

    Syndicated on by Karnei Gozman

    https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=fe779a99d451ac88bc3733017817cf1c&tab=core& _cview=0 R–Security Services for Iraq Solicitation Number: W912ER-11-R-0034 Agency: Department of the Army Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Location: USACE Middle East District * Print * Link Copy or… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Privatization of Peace: Private Military Firms,

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    Confict Resolution and the Future of NATO 0 The Privatization of Peace: Private Military Firms, Confict Resolution and the Future of NATO Rouba Al-Fattal ‘The future is in nationalising defence and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Bureau of Diplomatic Security Kabul Embassy Security Force, September 2010

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    UNCLASSIFIED United States Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors Office of Inspector General Middle East Regional Office The Bureau of Diplomatic Security Kabul Embassy Security Force Performance Evaluation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia eyes security firms to defend assets abroad

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    http://www.xe.com/news/2010/10/28/1487137.htm?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=TL&utm_content=NOG EO&utm_campaign=News_RSS_Art9 Russia eyes security firms to defend assets abroad 2010-10-28 09:09 (UTC) By Amie Ferris-Rotman MOSCOW, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Russia is preparing legislation to set up private security firms… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Nepali Gurkha in International Security Contracting

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    http://www.deathvalleymag.com/2010/10/16/civilian-contractors-the-nepali-gurkha-in-interna tional-security-contracting/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+d eathvalleymag%2FHrFY+%28DEATH+VALLEY+MAGAZINE%29 The Nepali Gurkha in International Security Contracting by James G on October 16, 2010 . 5 comments in Civilian Contractors Two Gurkha security contractors in Iraq “If a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    KBR maintains that their strong arm policy is effective

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    KBR maintains that their strong arm policy is effective October 14, 2010 – Ms Sparky KBR “maintains strong and effective sexual harassment prevention and reporting programs.” ~Heather Browne~ Excuse me? I… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Col. T.X. Hammes Says Private Security Contractors

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Perform “Inherently Governmental” Functions http://pogoblog.typepad.com/pogo/2010/10/col-tx-hammes-says-private-security-contractors-p erform-inherently-governmental-functions.html Oct 14, 2010 Col. T.X. Hammes Says Private Security Contractors Perform “Inherently Governmental” Functions Hammes Retired Marine Corps Col. Thomas X. Hammes laid out his… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. Army selects ITT for $1.4 billion Kuwait facilities

    Syndicated on by Karnei Gozman

    operations contract http://www.itt.com/news/press-releases/release_20101006.asp U.S. Army selects ITT for $1.4 billion Kuwait facilities operations contract COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., October 6, 2010 – ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) has been awarded a contract by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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