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Rebuilding Afghanistan: Oversight of Defense Department Infrastructure Projects

Rebuilding Afghanistan: Oversight of Defense Department Infrastructure Projects Hearing Date: March 16, 2016 9:00 am 2154 Rayburn HOB TAKEAWAYS: More than 60 percent of the Department of Defense (DOD) reconstruction contracts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Oversight of DOD Reconstruction Projects in Afghanistan

Today, SIGAR published a report on inspections of DOD reconstruction projects, as well as a testimony for a hearing on the report before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghanistan’s surprisingly predictable economic crash

Afghanistan’s surprisingly predictable economic crash By Jared Ferrie Asia Editor 14 March 2016 Afghanistan’s economic collapse was sudden, surprising, and entirely predictable. When the United States withdrew around 60,000 soldiers just… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Poor Air Quality Affects Those Who Have Served in Afghanistan

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Military ‘Censors’ Book Exposing Poisoning of Troops

US soldier works near a burn pit. (photo: Reuters) Military ‘Censors’ Book Exposing Poisoning of Troops By Ken Klippenstein, Reader Supported News 03 March 16 kyhorse Publishing’s new imprint Hot Books,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Bidding War

A Reporter at Large March 7, 2016 Issue The Bidding War How a young Afghan military contractor became spectacularly rich. By Matthieu Aikins Credit Illustration by Yarek Waszul Within the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Challenges to Effective Oversight of Afghanistan Reconstruction Grow as High-Risk Areas Persist

Challenges to Effective Oversight of Afghanistan Reconstruction Grow as High-Risk Areas Persist Today, SIGAR submitted at statement for the record to the Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on the Department of State,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghanistan and the Privatisation of Security in the Czech Republic

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FY2016, 1st Quarter – CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OF U.S. OPERATIONS IN THE USCENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

FY2016, 1st Quarter – CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OF U.S. OPERATIONS IN THE USCENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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C3PO Drops DynCorp Suit Over Halted Afghan Contracts

C3PO Drops DynCorp Suit Over Halted Afghan Contracts Share us on:  By Patrick Boyle Law360, Washington (February 16, 2016, 11:58 AM ET) — A Texas federal judge dismissed subcontractor C3PO’s nearly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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