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Senators Spar With Agencies Over War-Zone Contracting Reforms

Posted on August 3, 2013 by

Senators Spar With Agencies Over War-Zone Contracting Reforms By  Charles S. Clark July 16, 2013 Senate approves wartime contracting reform bill November 30, 2012                                                             “It is much better than… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wanted: A Post-War Watchdog for Nation-Building

Posted on August 1, 2013 by

Defense One Stuart W. Bowen, Jr. July 31, 2013 Wanted: A Post-War Watchdog for Nation-Building One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Status of Private Military Companies: When Civilians and Mercenaries Blur

Posted on August 1, 2013 by

The Status of Private Military Companies: When Civilians and Mercenaries Blur by Nicolai Due-Gundersen Journal Article | July 31, 2013 – 6:33am Introduction ‘When we had need of skilled soldiers to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Army Won’t Bar Contractors Linked To Afghan Insurgents: Watchdog

Posted on July 31, 2013 by

Reuters.com July 29, 2013 U.S. Army Won’t Bar Contractors Linked To Afghan Insurgents: Watchdog By Susan Cornwell, Reuters WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has refused to bar 43 individuals or companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Al-Qaeda Backers Found With U.S. Contracts in Afghanistan

Posted on July 31, 2013 by

Al-Qaeda Backers Found With U.S. Contracts in Afghanistan By Tony Capaccio – Jul 30, 2013 12:01 AM ET  Supporters of the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan have been getting U.S. military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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In Afghanistan, troop drawdown hems in US diplomats who oversee development

Posted on July 31, 2013 by

In Afghanistan, troop drawdown hems in US diplomats who oversee development By Kevin Sieff The Washington Post Published: July 30, 2013 KABUL — Since its troops swept into Afghanistan 12 years… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Billions of Defense Contract Dollars May Go Unaudited

Posted on July 27, 2013 by

Billions of Defense Contract Dollars May Go Unaudited July 24, 2013 Potentially billions of taxpayer dollars may be going out the door to defense contractors without the normal scrutiny Defense Department auditors usually… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DoD, State see light at end of wartime contracting reform tunnel

Posted on July 26, 2013 by

DoD, State see light at end of wartime contracting reform tunnel Thursday – 7/18/2013, 10:42am  ET Jared Serbu @jserbuWFED More Reports There’s little doubt that the three agencies responsible for overseas… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Learning From Iraq: Reform Needed Now

Posted on July 25, 2013 by

  Article  by Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, in August 2013 Army Magazine. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Compliance with Electrical and Fire Protection Standards of U.S. Controlled and Occupied Facilities in Afghanistan

Posted on July 24, 2013 by

Technical Assessment Report 07-18-2013 Health and Safety Compliance with Electrical and Fire Protection Standards of U.S. Controlled   and Occupied Facilities in Afghanistan DODIG-2013-099                        … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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