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    Expert: USMC Embassy Guard Boost Will Be Tough

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    MarineCorpsTimes.com December 21, 2012 Expert: USMC Embassy Guard Boost Will Be Tough By Gina Harkins, Staff writer The Marine Corps could face significant challenges filling a congressional mandate to nearly double… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Blackwater Wins the Battle of Benghazi

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    Blackwater Wins the Battle of Benghazi By Spencer Ackerman 12.20.12 U.S. embassy security in the post-Benghazi era is shaping up to be a financial bonanza for security contractors. It’s not necessarily… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    US Contract Notice: Department of State, Issues Solicitation for “Baghdad Life Support Services (BLISS)”

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    US Official News December 6, 2012 Thursday US Contract Notice: Department of State, Issues Solicitation for “Baghdad Life Support Services (BLISS)” DATELINE: WASHINGTON Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Officer has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The U.S. Government’s Approach to Countering Somali Piracy

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    The U.S. Government’s Approach to Countering Somali Piracy Remarks Thomas Kelly Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Remarks at Combating Piracy Week London, United Kingdom October 25, 2012 Thank you. It’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Real Scandal Behind Benghazi

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    View From America December 2, 2012, 10:23 am The Real Scandal Behind Benghazi By DAVID ROHDE For conservatives, the Benghazi scandal is a Watergate-like presidential cover-up. For liberals, it is a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. Ready to Offer Mercenaries $10 Billion for a Drug-War Air Force

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    U.S. Ready to Offer Mercenaries $10 Billion for a Drug-War Air Force By Spencer Ackerman 12.04.12 2:19 PM Unsure how your private security firm makes money as the U.S. war in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Securing U.S. Diplomatic Facilities andPersonnel Abroad: Background and Policy

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    Securing U.S. Diplomatic Facilities andPersonnel Abroad: Background and Policy Alex Tiersky, Analyst in Foreign Affairs Susan B. Epstein, Specialist in Foreign Policy November 26, 2012 … On the night of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The American in Havana

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    The American in Havana Editorial Published November 26, 2012, issue of November 30, 2012. A few weeks ago, more than 500 rabbis signed their names to a letter urging the Cuban… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    State neglected GAO’s diplomatic security advice

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    State neglected GAO’s diplomatic security advice By Kedar Pavgi November 16, 2012 The State Department did not follow up on recommendations made in 2009 to improve diplomatic security, a failing that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    A Hidden Cause of Benghazi Tragedy

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    A Hidden Cause of Benghazi Tragedy David Rohde, Reuters November 16, 2012 Amid the politicking, there’s an overlooked cause of the Benghazi tragedy For conservatives, the Benghazi scandal is a Watergate-like… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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