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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
Lawmakers Wary Of Early Findings From Afghan Audit
National Journal Daily AM March 30, 2012 Lawmakers Wary Of Early Findings From Afghan Audit By Sara Sorcher The leaders of a House Oversight and Government Reform panel showed their impatience… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
But That Is Another Story
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ But That Is Another Story Posted: 03/30/2012 5:13 pm Hmm, perhaps the private military and security (PMSC) industry is right;… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Cost of security in Afghanistan to rise sharply – report
Cost of security in Afghanistan to rise sharply – report By Jennifer Rowland Thursday, March 29, 2012 – 8:43 AM Words of warning: The acting Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. to pay more for Afghan security guards, auditor says
U.S. to pay more for Afghan security guards, auditor says By Ernesto Londoño, Published: March 28 KABUL — The cost of providing security for U.S. development work in Afghanistan will increase sharply… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Former Department of Defense Employee Sentenced to Prison for Taking $99,000 in Bribes
Former Department of Defense Employee Sentenced to Prison for Taking $99,000 in Bribes Defendant Worked in Afghanistan Supporting U.S. Military Effort U.S. Attorney’s Office March 28, 2012 Northern District of Georgia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Control, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Legal
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GOP, Dems come together to fight human trafficking by contractors in Iraq, Afghanistan
GOP, Dems come together to fight human trafficking by contractors in Iraq, Afghanistan By Pete Kasperowicz – 03/27/12 09:33 AM ET A bipartisan group of members from the House and Senate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater’s Afghan HQ Is Really Called ‘Camp Integrity’
Blackwater’s Afghan HQ Is Really Called ‘Camp Integrity’ By Spencer Ackerman Email Author March 26, 2012 | 6:30 am | By September, the U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan will be down to its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Red Star’s Bagram contract extended again
Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 03/20/2012 Red Star’s Bagram contract extended again By Walter Pincus A heavily redacted notice posted recently by the Defense Logistics Agency discloses that for [deleted] millions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Logistics
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Afghanistan Moves to Abolish Private Security Firms
March 22, 2012 Afghanistan Moves to Abolish Private Security Firms Brian Padden | Islamabad Afghan forces stand guard during a security transition ceremony from private security companies to the Afghan government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Explainer: The Afghan Public Protection Force
Explainer: The Afghan Public Protection Force By Abubakar Siddique March 21, 2012 Time is running out for companies operating in Afghanistan to make the switch from private security firms to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading