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Lured By Promises Of Wealth, F.B.I. Agent Was Drawn Into Fraud Scheme, Prosecutors Say

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New York Times October 2, 2012 Pg. 28 Lured By Promises Of Wealth, F.B.I. Agent Was Drawn Into Fraud Scheme, Prosecutors Say By Russ Buettner As he approached retirement this year,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fears for troops’ care in medical rejig

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Fears for troops’ care in medical rejig October 2, 2012 Daniel Flitton SOLDIERS wounded in Afghanistan and returned home will be among thousands of military personnel caught up in a backlash… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Military Contractor Sues Civilian Over Raid

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Military Contractor Sues Civilian Over Raid By MARLENE KENNEDY FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (CN) – A military contractor says in court that a civilian staged an armed raid on its plant in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Southern Air Files For Bankruptcy Protection

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Southern Air Files For Bankruptcy Protection September 28, 2012 US cargo airline Southern Air applied for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday, as the company experienced cash shortages because of its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Tribal Warfare

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Foreign Policy Magazine Tribal Warfare Why did the Pentagon award a $7 million Afghanistan security contract to this group of Native Americans in Oklahoma? BY JOHN REED | SEPTEMBER 25, 2012… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Civilian contractors caught between negative image and mission requirements

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Civilian contractors caught between negative image and mission requirements By Stuart Tiffen, NBC News contributor Scott Dennis, a 42-year-old Air Force veteran, never considered outright retirement after getting out of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Military contractor, former Army reservist appear in Utah court on alleged contracting scheme

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Military contractor, former Army reservist appear in Utah court on alleged contracting scheme Courts » Boston man arrested Tuesday, but unclear why. By brooke adams The Salt Lake Tribune First Published… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Despite investigation, Leonie can still get contracts

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Despite investigation, Leonie can still get contracts by Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY Updated 2d 1h ago WASHINGTON — The military’s top propaganda contractor in Afghanistan is a candidate for new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ky. civilians working normal jobs in war zone

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The Associated Press State & Local Wire August 26, 2012 Sunday 4:06 PM GMT Ky. civilians working normal jobs in war zone By DYLAN LOVAN, Associated Press FORT KNOX Ky. Working… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mine blast kills two guards of NATO supply convoy in Afghan south

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BBC Monitoring South Asia – Political Supplied by BBC Worldwide Monitoring September 4, 2012 Tuesday Mine blast kills two guards of NATO supply convoy in Afghan south Text of report by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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