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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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Geneva body to oversee security groups
March 12, 2013 12:22 am Geneva body to oversee security groups By Nizar Manek in London Security companies could face compensation bills and expulsion from a global industry body if they… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
IG Report Scores DoD Audit Oversight Of Contractors
FederalTimes.com March 8, 2013 IG Report Scores DoD Audit Oversight Of Contractors By Sean Reilly The Defense Contract Audit Agency’s work consistently fell short of professional standards, according to a new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Air Force construction projects put troop lives at risk in Afghanistan
http://www.washingtonguardian.com/burning-past-safety Air Force construction projects put troop lives at risk in Afghanistan Contractors failed to put a sprinkler system in one building, created logjam for fire exits with poor planning, probe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Academi: Robust Compliance Program Placates Regulators
March 6, 2013, 4:43 PM Academi: Robust Compliance Program Placates Regulators Suzanne Rich Folsom By Rachel Louise Ensign A beefed-up compliance program can help speed along costly federal investigations, said a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Inadequate Contract Oversight of Military Construction Projects in Afghanistan Resulted in Increased Hazards to Life and Safety of Coalition Forces
Audit Report 03-08-2013 Acquisition Processes and Contract Management Inadequate Contract Oversight of Military Construction Projects in Afghanistan Resulted in Increased Hazards to Life and Safety of Coalition Forces (Project No. D2012-D000JB-0126.000)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Monitoring of the Quality of the Defense Contract Audit Agency FY 2010 Audits
03-07-2013 Acquisition Processes and Contract Management Monitoring of the Quality of the Defense Contract Audit Agency FY 2010 Audits (Project No. D2010-DIP0AC-0115) DODIG-2013-044 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Three plead guilty to stealing medical gear at Camp Pendleton
Three plead guilty to stealing medical gear at Camp Pendleton March 7, 2013 | 8:03 pm Three former civilian contractors at Camp Pendleton pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing more than $3 million… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Funding for criminal inquiries of contracting in Iraq may be extended
Funding for criminal inquiries of contracting in Iraq may be extended By Ernesto Londoño Congress is expected to extend the operations of a watchdog office tasked with carrying out criminal inquiries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Rebuilding Iraq Wasted $1,500 of Your Tax Dollars Per Minute
Stat of the Day Rebuilding Iraq Wasted $1,500 of Your Tax Dollars Per Minute Reuters Philip Bump 824 Views Mar 6, 2013 “Ultimately,” the final report from Stuart Bowen, the Special… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Iraq rebuilding is an $8 billion bust
Iraq rebuilding is an $8 billion bust David Murphy 12:02 PM on 03/07/2013 More than $8 billion in taxpayer funds earmarked to help rebuild Iraq were wasted through a combination of mismanagement,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
