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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
USAID Reconstruction Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq Bites Former Louis Berger Executives
from Diplopundit USAID Reconstruction Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq Bites Former Louis Berger Executives August 3, 2016In May 2015, the former president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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$43 Million Gas Station a “Can of Worms” Says Sen. Grassley
$43 Million Gas Station a “Can of Worms” Says Sen. Grassley July 26, 2016 The controversial gas station in Afghanistan, which cost taxpayers either $42.7 million or less than $10 million depending on whom… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Inspection of $5.2 Million Bagrami Industrial Park
Today, SIGAR released an inspection report on the $5.2 million USAID-funded design and construction of Bagrami Industrial Park. The inspection notes: — USAID awarded a $10 million contract to Technologists, Inc.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Defense Contractor Wants Afghan Law Applied to Suit in LA–Except for the Flogging Part
Published: Jul 26, 2016 Defense Contractor Wants Afghan Law Applied to Suit in LA–Except for the Flogging Part Credit: Wikipedia Marmal Military Base in Afghanistan. At first glance, the complaint looks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Cost to maintain Afghan military vehicles skyrocketed because of Pentagon mistakes, report says
Cost to maintain Afghan military vehicles skyrocketed because of Pentagon mistakes, report says By Lisa Rein July 29 at 6:00 AM A member of the Afghan security forces stands near an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
July 2016 Quarterly Report
Today, SIGAR released its 32nd (July 2016) Quarterly Report to Congress. The report notes: — The opening section, entitled “Power Struggle: Electrifying Afghanistan,” notes that Afghanistan has one of the lowest… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
United States Sues Former Executives of Government Contractor for Making False Claims in Connection with Reconstruction Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 28, 2016 United States Sues Former Executives of Government Contractor for Making False Claims in Connection with Reconstruction Contracts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Audit of DOD’s $423 million Afghan National Army Vehicle Maintenance Program
Audit of DOD’s $423 million Afghan National Army Vehicle Maintenance Program Today, SIGAR published an audit of DOD’s Afghan National Army (ANA) Afghanistan Technical Equipment Maintenance Program (A-TEMP), a program designed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Audit of DOD, State, and USAID’s Over $2.6 Billion Investment in Afghanistan’s Information and Communications Technology Sector
Today, SIGAR published an audit of DOD, State and USAID’s over $2.6 billion investment in Afghanistan’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector. The audit notes: — According to U.S. and Afghan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ambivalence on the Front Lines: Perceptions of Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan
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