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Trump White House weighs unprecedented plan to privatize much of the war in Afghanistan

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Trump White House weighs unprecedented plan to privatize much of the war in Afghanistan Jim Michaels, USA TODAY Published 10:59 a.m. ET Aug. 8, 2017 | Updated 11:49 a.m. ET Aug.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater Founder’s ‘Disturbing’ Plan To Privatize Afghan War Gains Ground

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Blackwater Founder’s ‘Disturbing’ Plan To Privatize Afghan War Gains Ground Erik Prince appears eager to capitalize on conflict within the Trump administration, and his recent moves indicate that he sees a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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No More Private Wars

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Aug. 8 2017 4:49 PM No More Private Wars The U.S. can’t make the mistake of outsourcing the fight in Afghanistan to contractors. By Phillip Carter This file picture dated July… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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ERIK PRINCE FULL EXPLOSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ERIN BURNETT (8/7/2017)

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ERIK PRINCE FULL EXPLOSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ERIN BURNETT (8/7/2017) You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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The Plan to Exploit Afghanistan for Its Resources Is a Really Bad Idea

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The Plan to Exploit Afghanistan for Its Resources Is a Really Bad Idea A contractor-led role in Afghanistan would confirm the narrative that America wants perpetual warfare and to rob the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“This War Is Brought To You By …..”

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Rev. Peter E. Bauer, Contributor A Minister In The United Church Of Christ “This War Is Brought To You By …..” By Rev. Peter E. Bauer 07/20/2017 01:49 pm ET Throughout… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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As bad as the Afghan situation is, letting private armies take over is worse

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Editorial: As bad as the Afghan situation is, letting private armies take over is worse By the Editorial Board Aug 6, 2017 Then-U.S. ambassador to Iraq, Zalmai Khalilzad, is accompanied by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Erik Prince’s private air force in Afghanistan faces many legal hurdles

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Erik Prince’s private air force in Afghanistan faces many legal hurdles By: Shawn Snow   1 day ago Blackwater CEO and founder Erik Prince listens during a panel discussion on protecting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Court Deals Major Blow To Veterans Suing Military Contractor Over Burn Pits

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Court Deals Major Blow To Veterans Suing Military Contractor Over Burn Pits By Patricia Kime, McClatchy Washington Bureau on August 6, 2017 A federal judge has dismissed a major lawsuit against… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contractors in Afghanistan: What Erik Prince Gets Right

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Contractors in Afghanistan: What Erik Prince Gets Right By Mark Cancian on August 04, 2017 at 9:31 AM 65 Comments 335Shares Contractor training Afghan troops Eric Prince, the former CEO of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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