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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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Issa Proposes Contractor Responsibility Reforms
February 11, 2013 Issa Proposes Contractor Responsibility Reforms February 15, 2013 Rep. Darrell Issa Suspension and debarment—the process by which federal agencies exclude miscreant or poorly performing individuals and companies from receiving taxpayer funds—has long… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Six private security firms dissolved
Six private security firms dissolved 14 February, 2013 HERAT: Six private security companies have been dissolved and 1200 weapons and three tonnes of explosives collected from them in western Afghanistan, an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Response of Aegis Defence Services Limited to Jan. 17 2013 POGO Report
Response of Aegis Defence Services Limited to Jan. 17 2013 POGO Report Aegis Defence Services Limited 12/02/2013 “The POGO report referenced refers to a contract undertaken by our US affiliate (Aegis… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Control, State Department
Tagged Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Control, State Department
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Surge in private security raises concerns over rights
Surge in private security raises concerns over rights CBC News Posted: Jan 16, 2013 5:02 AM ET Last Updated: Jan 15, 2013 10:36 PM ET There are now more than 140,000… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Piracy: new rules on use of private maritime security companies
Piracy: new rules on use of private maritime security companies February 06 2013 Introduction Former legal framework New rules Comment Introduction On December 13 2012 the German Parliament approved new rules… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Issa bill would require more barring of bad-actor contractors
Issa bill would require more barring of bad-actor contractors By Charles S. Clark February 8, 2013 Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Agencies are making insufficient… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Employing Armed Guards in West Africa Can Be Dangerous
Employing Armed Guards in West Africa Can Be Dangerous February 7, 2013 By MI News Network Shipowners considering employing armed guards to protect their ships from pirate attacks in west Africa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Evaluating the “Past Performance” of Federal Contractors: Legal Requirements and Issues
Evaluating the “Past Performance” of Federal Contractors: Legal Requirements and Issues Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney February 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 Summary Poor performance under a federal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. Military Suspends Ban On Afghan Airline
New York Times February 5, 2013 Pg. 10 U.S. Military Suspends Ban On Afghan Airline By Alissa J. Rubin KABUL, Afghanistan — The American military on Monday lifted at least for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Challenges Facing the US Reconstruction Effort in Afghanistan
Challenges Facing the US Reconstruction Effort in Afghanistan Thursday, January 10, 2013 2:30 – 4:00 PM EST 1111 19th St NW, 12th Floor Remarks by Mr. John Sopko Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Contracts, Control, Fraud/Waste/Abuse
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