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UK government downplays Olympic security snafu

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UK government downplays Olympic security snafu By the CNN Wire Staff updated 8:44 PM EDT, Sun July 15, 2012 STORY HIGHLIGHTS Sports Secretary Jeremy Hunt says it’s normal for some contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson: We all knew about Olympics security problems ages ago

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Boris Johnson: We all knew about Olympics security problems ages ago Related Articles Police to be drafted in from Scotland to fill Olympics security gaps ‘How I went unchallenged through two… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Coe says private security shortfall wouldn’t jeopardise Olympic safety

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Coe says private security shortfall wouldn’t jeopardise Olympic safety Monday, July 16, 2012 LONDON, England (AFP) — The chairman of the London 2012 Organising Committee Sebastian Coe said yesterday that a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Olympic security — and beyond

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Olympic security — and beyond Olympics: security staff now have to be supported by the army Related Articles Delays as Olympic Games Lane opens Games readiness put to the test BBC… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The US Military’s International Airlift Contracts

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The US Military’s International Airlift Contracts Jul 15, 2012 19:45 EDT Latest updates: $2+ billion “Theater Express II” contract. Every year, US Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, IL… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Amid Reports Of Ineptitude, Concerns Over Security At London Olympics

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New York Times July 15, 2012 Pg. 10 Amid Reports Of Ineptitude, Concerns Over Security At London Olympics By John F. Burns LONDON — Even government officials involved in the Olympics… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S’s Buckles is no bungler. Analysis of an interview

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G4S’s Buckles is no bungler. Analysis of an interview Tony Curzon Price , 14 July 2012 Subjects: Nick Buckles, CEO of G4S, was not the speech-and-thought-challenged buffoon he appeared to be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Hunt: Olympic security fiasco ‘completely normal’

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Jeremy Hunt: Olympic security fiasco ‘completely normal’ By Steve Hayes Jul 15, 2012 London – British Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, says it is “completely normal” for a contractor to fail to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp wins USAF support orders

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DynCorp wins USAF support orders Published: July 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 13 (UPI) — DynCorp International has announced the receipt of three U.S. Air Force task… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contracting Oversight: A Long Way to Go

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David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Contracting Oversight: A Long Way to Go Posted: 07/14/2012 2:29 pm Reconstruction was a key part of the effort to bring… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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