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What Would Al Say? Putting the Federalist Back in Federal Contracting

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David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ What Would Al Say? Putting the Federalist Back in Federal Contracting Posted: 09/12/2012 2:48 pm In a previous post I discussed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Representative John Tierney calls on Pentagon to consider banning contracts with N.C. military firm

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Representative John Tierney calls on Pentagon to consider banning contracts with N.C. military firm By Bobby Caina Calvan Globe Staff September 11, 2012 WASHINGTON — Representative John Tierney on Tuesday called… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“JEALOUSIES OF A STANDING ARMY”: THE USE OF MERCENARIES IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR CONGRESS’S ROLE IN REGULATING PRIVATE MILITARY FIRMS

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Northwestern University Law Review Winter, 2012 106 Nw. U.L. Rev. 317 NOTE AND COMMENT: “JEALOUSIES OF A STANDING ARMY”: THE USE OF MERCENARIES IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Disrespecting the U.S. Constitution the PMF Way

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David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Disrespecting the U.S. Constitution the PMF Way Posted: 09/06/2012 11:57 am As a thought exercise let’s just pretend that you are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Military Burn Pits in Iraq and Afghanistan: Considerations and Obstacles for Emerging Litigation

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Pace Environmental Law Review, Fall 2010, Vol. 28, Issue 1 Military Burn Pits in Iraq and Afghanistan: Considerations and Obstacles for Emerging Litigation By Kate Donovan Kurera ABSTRACT This comment analyzes… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Manchin, federal official decry wasteful military spending

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August 29, 2012 Manchin, federal official decry wasteful military spending By Paul J. Nyden CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal inspector general joined Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Wednesday to complain about… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Swiss mercenaries banished to history

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Swiss mercenaries banished to history BERN, SWITZERLAND – One of Switzerland’s most famous historical roles, as a supplier of mercenaries to the world’s armies, will soon come to an end, with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition: PMSC and the Arab Spring

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David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition: PMSC and the Arab Spring Posted: 08/27/2012 1:12 pm If you ever watched the science fiction… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy): List of companies registered to use the licence

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Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy): List of companies registered to use the licence Background Notes This list is compiled and published by the Export Control Organisation (ECO). It lists… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Does Congress have time to change contingency contracting?

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Does Congress have time to change contingency contracting? By Matthew Weigelt Aug 23, 2012 Several senators expressed concern recently that agencies involved in contingency operations overseas were neglecting recommendations to better… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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