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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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Edward Snowden’s claim that he had ‘no proper channels’ for protection as a whistleblower
Edward Snowden’s claim that he had ‘no proper channels’ for protection as a whistleblower; The former NSA contractor says there was no way to disclose information through “proper channels,” so he… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Whistleblowers in the Intelligence Community
Whistleblowers in the Intelligence Community R. Scott Oswald April 10, 2014 with contributing author Tom Harrington The actions of Edward Snowden have sparked a vigorous debate over the information-collecting measures of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Use Of Private Military Companies Jeopardizes Democratic Processes
ANALYSIS: Use Of Private Military Companies Jeopardizes Democratic Processes RIA Novosti РИА Новости MOSCOW, April 11 (RIA Novosti), Daria Chernyshova – The use of private military companies challenges democratic processes and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Aust soldiers Manus guards; Claims of thuggery, drug abuse in detention camp
Aust soldiers Manus guards; Claims of thuggery, drug abuse in detention camp Canberra Times 12 April 2014, Aust soldiers Manus guards By Noel Towell, Michael Gordon and Sarah Whyte EXCLUSIVE Claims… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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USIS fires manager for pressuring employees to work overtime without pay;
USIS fires manager for pressuring employees to work overtime without pay; The contractor is accused of taking shortcuts in hundreds of thousands of security background checks. Washington Post.com Christian Davenport 8… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
G4S cleared to bid for government work
G4S cleared to bid for government work The Daily Telegraph Scott Campbell By Scott Campbell 10 April 2014, SECURITY firm G4S will once again be allowed to bid for government contracts,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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VIGIL AT NORTH CAROLINA ATTORNEY GENERAL ROY COOPER’S OFFICE FOLLOWS HISTORIC VOTE FOR RELEASE OF “TORTURE REPORT”
Media Advisory: for release April 9, 2014 VIGIL AT NORTH CAROLINA ATTORNEY GENERAL ROY COOPER’S OFFICE FOLLOWS HISTORIC VOTE FOR RELEASE OF “TORTURE REPORT” Call to Investigate North Carolina’s Role is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Taken to the cleaners: U.S. picks up coalition’s $700 million laundry, food, base support tab
Taken to the cleaners: U.S. picks up coalition’s $700 million laundry, food, base support tab Military failed to pass along bills to other countries in Afghanistan By Jim McElhatton– The Washington… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater Named in State Department Probe, Spent $$ on Pricey Airfare, Deep Fat Fryer
Blackwater Named in State Department Probe, Spent $$ on Pricey Airfare, Deep Fat Fryer By Ali Weinberg Apr 8, 2014 8:00am Members of the US private security company Blackwater secure the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater expenses: probed and problematic
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2014 11:23 AM EST Blackwater expenses: probed and problematic Shady private security contractors received $1 billion in funds that the State Department did not properly track Natasha Lennard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading