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A Morally Reprehensible Problem

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ A Morally Reprehensible Problem Posted: 05/03/12 11:38 AM ET I confess: I have an interest in an unseemly topic. Last year… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Senators Call For Contractor Cuts To Match DoD Workforce Cuts

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

FederalTimes.com May 1, 2012 Senators Call For Contractor Cuts To Match DoD Workforce Cuts By Sarah Chacko Twenty-six Democratic senators are pressing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to cap the number of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“Infocrafting” or Propaganda Online?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

“Infocrafting” or Propaganda Online? Rogue “Info Ops” Agents Go After The Wrong Target Doug Bernard | Washington DC As many have learned the hard way, protecting your reputation online can be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Industry wants agencies in control, not mandates

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

http://fcw.com/articles/2012/04/30/industry-contracting-officer-decision-making.aspx Industry wants agencies in control, not mandates By Matthew Weigelt Apr 30, 2012 A conglomeration of industry groups urged Congress to leave many contracting decisions to the discretion of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers challenge the Pentagon’s reliance on service contractors

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

Lawmakers challenge the Pentagon’s reliance on service contractors By Charles S. Clark April 26, 2012 Cost-cutting moves by the Defense Department that include capping the number of civilian employees at 2010… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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USA: Fixed-Wing Transport Contracts for the Central Asian Front

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

USA: Fixed-Wing Transport Contracts for the Central Asian Front Apr 26, 2012 16:35 EDT Presidential Airways, Inc. of Moyock, NC (now AAR Airlift) uses EADS-CASA 212 and Dash-8 transport aircraft for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Liability of Iraq Military Contractors Debated

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Liability of Iraq Military Contractors Debated by The Record on Apr 24, 2008 • 12:00 am No Comments BY REBECCA AGULE The Iraq War provided the all the necessary context for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Brown, Gillibrand Lead 26 Senators on Letter to Defense Secretary Panetta; Senators Concerned That Civilian Workforce Has Been Cut to FY2010 Levels, but No Comparable Constraints Were Imposed on Contract Personnel

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Brown, Gillibrand Lead 26 Senators on Letter to Defense Secretary Panetta; Senators Concerned That Civilian Workforce Has Been Cut to FY2010 Levels, but No Comparable Constraints Were Imposed on Contract Personnel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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New DCAA guidance on Contractor Business Systems

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Daniel J. Donohue New DCAA guidance on Contractor Business Systems DCAA’s March 28, 2012 memorandum [pdf] summarizes DCAA’s approach to the new DFARS Contractor Business… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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IPCC call for powers to investigate private security firms

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

IPCC call for powers to investigate private security firms 24 Apr 12 By Robert Ratcliff The Independent Police Complaints Commission has called on the Home Office to allow them the powers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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