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Workers going to Qatar and Kuwait paying hefty amounts as zero cost policy falters, report says
Workers going to Qatar and Kuwait paying hefty amounts as zero cost policy falters, report says A study on recruitment of Nepali workers for Kuwait and Qatar urges the Nepal government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Scandal, Spyware, and 69 Pounds of Weed
National Security Scandal, Spyware, and 69 Pounds of Weed HIGH TIMES Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Getty Affidavits, contracts, and internal emails reveal the insane backstory of the controversy-ridden NSO Group’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Human Trafficking: DOD Should Address Weaknesses in Oversight of Contractors and Reporting of Investigations Related to Contracts
Human Trafficking: DOD Should Address Weaknesses in Oversight of Contractors and Reporting of Investigations Related to Contracts GAO-21-546 Published: Aug 04, 2021. Publicly Released: Aug 04, 2021. Jump To Highlights Recommendations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Private Security Contractors: DOD Needs to Better Identify and Monitor Personnel and Contracts
Private Security Contractors: DOD Needs to Better Identify and Monitor Personnel and Contracts GAO-21-255 Published: Jul 29, 2021. Publicly Released: Jul 29, 2021. Jump To Highlights Recommendations Full Report GAO Contacts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Management Assistance Report: Improved Guidance and Acquisition Planning is Needed to Reduce the Use of Bridge Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq
Management Assistance Report: Improved Guidance and Acquisition Planning is Needed to Reduce the Use of Bridge Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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The Risk of Doing the Wrong Thing Perfectly: Monitoring and Evaluation of Reconstruction Contracting in Afghanistan
Today, SIGAR released its latest lessons learned report, The Risk of Doing the Wrong Thing Perfectly: Monitoring and Evaluation of Reconstruction Contracting in Afghanistan. This report examines how reconstruction contracts have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Government procurement law and hacking technology: The role of public contracting in regulating an invisible market
Computer Law & Security Review Volume 41, July 2021, 105536 Comment Government procurement law and hacking technology: The role of public contracting in regulating an invisible market Author links open overlay… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.
IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. B-419647,B-419647.3 Jun 01, 2021 Highlights IAP Worldwide Services, Inc., of Cape Canaveral, Florida, protests the award of a contract to Vectrus Systems Corporation, of Colorado Springs, Colorado,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Operatives who killed Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi received training in the US, New York Times reports
Operatives who killed Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi received training in the US, New York Times reports Lauren Frias and Azmi Haroun 15 hours ago People hold posters picturing Saudi journalist… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Saudi Operatives Who Killed Khashoggi Received Paramilitary Training in U.S.
Saudi Operatives Who Killed Khashoggi Received Paramilitary Training in U.S. The training, approved by the State Department, underscores the perils of military partnerships with repressive governments. A memorial service for the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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