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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- 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
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Tag Archives: Casualties
DynCorp and Justin Pope
DynCorp and Justin Pope By David Isenberg On June 6 the Detroit Metro Times published an article, Soldier of Misfortune, that deserves much more attention that it has gotten thus far.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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ASHLEY POPE, as Personal Representative of the Estate of JUSTIN POPE, Plaintiff, v. KYLE PALMER and DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL INC., Defendants,
ASHLEY POPE, as Personal Representative of the Estate of JUSTIN POPE, Plaintiff, v. KYLE PALMER and DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL INC., Defendants, Case No. 10-13285 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Rooked by Insurance Fine Print, Veterans Say
Rooked by Insurance Fine Print, Veterans Say By CHERYL ARMSTRONG NEWARK (CN) – A federal class of defense contractors claim that Prudential Insurance teamed up with their employers to sell them… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Cummings Introduces Legislation to Reform Defense Base Act Insurance Program
Cummings Introduces Legislation to Reform Defense Base Act Insurance Program Posted by defensebaseactcomp on June 6, 2012 In addition to cost concerns, the current system has failed to ensure that all injured… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Hidden war zone scars claim another soldier’s life
Hidden war zone scars claim another soldier’s life By Doug Robinson, Deseret News Published: Tuesday, June 5 2012 7:00 a.m. MDT Dale McIntosh was no stranger to death. When it wasn’t… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Cummings Introduces Legislation to Reform Defense Base Act Insurance Program
Cummings Introduces Legislation to Reform Defense Base Act Insurance Program Washington, DC (June 6, 2012) —Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, introduced legislation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Man killed by security guard at Offutt gate
Man killed by security guard at Offutt gate The Associated Press Posted : Tuesday Jun 5, 2012 13:52:24 EDT OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Air Force officials say a security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Blackwater guards lose bid to appeal charges in Iraqi civilian shooting case
Blackwater guards lose bid to appeal charges in Iraqi civilian shooting case Supreme court declines to review ruling that guards would be criminally charged for role in shooting that killed 17… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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SA man’s death highlights clash with Somali trainees
SA man’s death highlights clash with Somali trainees May 27 2012 at 03:27pm By IVOR POWELL A confidential report on the death of a military contractor last month brings into stark… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Companies, Contracts, Piracy, Somalia, South Africa, Training
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Investigators want explanation of alleged overbilling in Afghanistan
Investigators want explanation of alleged overbilling in Afghanistan By Karen DeYoung, Published: May 24 Congressional investigators have given the Defense Logistics Agency and the contractor that provides virtually all food supplies to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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