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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
After $18M, US Halts Work on Half-Renovated Prison in Afghanistan
SIGAR Charles S. Clark Government Executive October 28, 2014 After $18M, US Halts Work on Half-Renovated Prison in Afghanistan Afghanistan Inspector General A five-year-old State Department effort to upgrade Afghanistan’s largest prison… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DynCorp Slammed Over Bid To Escape Afghan Deal Dispute
DynCorp Slammed Over Bid To Escape Afghan Deal Dispute Share us on: By Daniel Wilson Law360, Washington (October 27, 2014, 6:09 PM ET) — C3PO International Ltd. on Monday hit back… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
$18.5 Million Prison Renovation Remains Incomplete
Today, SIGAR released an inspection of the Pol-i-Charkhi Prison, Afghanistan’s largest correctional facility. The report notes: –More than 5 years after renovation began, Pol-i-Charkhi prison has not been completed, and the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Chairman Menendez Releases Report on “Afghanistan in Transition: The U.S. Civilian Presence and Assistance Post-2014”
Chairman Menendez Releases Report on “Afghanistan in Transition: The U.S. Civilian Presence and Assistance Post-2014” Press Contact: adam_sharon@foreign.senate.gov Monday, October 27, 2014 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US-Afghan Security Agreement: Potential Implications for Contractors
Professionals Andrew D. Irwin Michael J. Navarre Related Practices Government Contracts International Regulation & Compliance US-Afghan Security Agreement: Potential Implications for Contractors October 20, 2014 On September 30, 2014, the new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Goldmine A Critical Look at the Commercialization of Afghan Demining
Goldmine A Critical Look at the Commercialization of Afghan Demining For paper click above link You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Bilateral Security Agreement Could Mean Afghan Tax Relief for U.S. Contractors posted on:
Bilateral Security Agreement Could Mean Afghan Tax Relief for U.S. Contractors posted on: Sunday, October 12, 2014 Yesterday the White House announced the signing of a Bilateral Security Agreement (“BSA”) between the United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The dirty secret about Obama’s Afghan plan
The dirty secret about Obama’s Afghan plan Kashmir Monitor 1 June 2014 Copyright 2014. The Kashmir Monitor WASHINGTON, June 1 — News coverage of President Barack Obama‘s speech at West Point… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
New Day for Private Security in Afghanistan
New Day for Private Security in Afghanistan Paul McLeary The US Central Command and US Forces Afghanistan are on the lookout for a private security contractor that might be able… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DynCorp Targeted with $150 Million Fraud Claim for Northrop Subcontract
DynCorp Targeted with $150 Million Fraud Claim for Northrop Subcontract 10/3/2014 by Steve Kardell | Whistleblower Law for Managers Contact Two employees have filed a lawsuit against DynCorp International Inc., a private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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