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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
Infographic: Where In Afghanistan Billions Of Dollars Are Being Invisibly Spent
Infographic: Where In Afghanistan Billions Of Dollars Are Being Invisibly Spent Officials’ ability to account for every dollar spent on reconstructing Afghanistan is at an all-time low, and getting worse, a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghanistan Watchdog Hires Veteran DOJ Prosecutor
Afghanistan Watchdog Hires Veteran DOJ Prosecutor By Dietrich Knauth Law360, New York (October 22, 2013, 6:39 PM ET) — The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction said Monday that it had… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Report: Afghan police barracks ‘deplorable’ despite US funding
Report: Afghan police barracks ‘deplorable’ despite US funding Mold on the barracks ceiling and walls at the Archi District Police Headquarters in Kunduz province is one of many problems cited by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DynCorp International and Damco Support Afghan-American Women’s Association Winter Clothing Drive
DynCorp International and Damco Support Afghan-American Women’s Association Winter Clothing Drive Published: October 29, 2013 FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Working in partnership with the Afghan-American Women’s Association (A-AWA), DynCorp International (DI)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Army Soldier and Civilian Sentenced on Bribery Charges for Facilitating Thefts of Fuel in Afghanistan
Army Soldier and Civilian Sentenced on Bribery Charges for Facilitating Thefts of Fuel in Afghanistan U.S. Department of Justice October 29, 2013 Office of Public Affairs (202) 514-2007/TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON—A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Concerns on Oversight Access in Afghanistan
Concerns on Oversight Access in Afghanistan SIGAR wrote to U.S. agencies because of concerns with the impact of the drawdown on security and the related implications for ensuring adequate oversight of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
After troops leave, U.S. to lose access to Afghan reconstruction projects worth billions
After troops leave, U.S. to lose access to Afghan reconstruction projects worth billions TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP/Getty Images – Afghan National Army soldiers eat a meal in their barracks at Combat Outpost Monti… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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EXPORTING U.S. TAX DOLLARS AND CONTROL: NATION-BUILDING AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC CONTRACTING
EXPORTING U.S. TAX DOLLARS AND CONTROL: NATION-BUILDING AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC CONTRACTING Manteghi, Parisa J. Public Contract Law Journal41.1 (Fall 2011): 109-128. Abstract (summary) On Jul 25, 2010, the Web… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Poor Oversight Contributed to Failed Project
Poor Oversight Contributed to Failed Project Today, SIGAR issued an inspection report of the Justice Center in Parwan (JCIP) courthouse. The report found that poor oversight contributed to the failed project.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghan businessman accused of channelling aid money to insurgency
Afghan businessman accused of channelling aid money to insurgency By Jessica Donati and Mirwais Harooni KABUL | Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:59am BST (Reuters) – U.S. inspectors are on the trail… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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