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For U.S. Personnel, Graft Is Easy Money

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Los Angeles Times March 17, 2013 Pg. 15 For U.S. Personnel, Graft Is Easy Money Prosecutors are targeting soldiers who pocket piles of cash with the help of corrupt Afghans. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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POGO Implores FAR Council to Toughen Anti-Trafficking Contracting Regulations

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POGO Implores FAR Council to Toughen Anti-Trafficking Contracting Regulations March 12, 2013 Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council Office of Federal Procurement Policy Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, N.W. Washington,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan Faces “Massive Economic Constriction” after U.S. Withdrawal

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Afghanistan Faces “Massive Economic Constriction” after U.S. Withdrawal By Richard Sale As foreign troops trickle out of Afghanistan, Kabul is increasingly controlled by local police or private security contractors. Credit: Giuliana… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Waste, fraud and abuse commonplace in Iraq reconstruction effort

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Waste, fraud and abuse commonplace in Iraq reconstruction effort $60 billion fueled pipe dream of a Western-style economy in the Middle East By R. Jeffrey Smith This bridge over the Tigris… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Canada foots $10M security bill;

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The Toronto Star March 13, 2013 Wednesday Canada foots $10M security bill; CIDA keeps details secret of payments to private firm tied to corruption that guarded Afghan dam project Pg. A1… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Judge dismisses core of suit against CACI by Iraqis who say they were tortured at Abu Ghraib

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Judge dismisses core of suit against CACI by Iraqis who say they were tortured at Abu Ghraib By Associated Press, Published: March 8 ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A judge dealt a severe blow… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Three plead guilty to stealing medical gear at Camp Pendleton

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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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Corporate Whistle Blower Center Now Urges Employees of Any Type Of Private Contractor in Afghanistan or Iraq to Step Forward for Rewards if They Possess Proof of Fraud

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Corporate Whistle Blower Center Now Urges Employees of Any Type Of Private Contractor in Afghanistan or Iraq to Step Forward for Rewards if They Possess Proof of Fraud PRWeb Published 8:01 am,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Despite red flags, Army plows on

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Despite red flags, Army plows on By Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, A $250 million Army program designed to aid U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan has been riddled by serious… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Army Effort To Sow Trust Riddled With Problems

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USA Today February 18, 2013 Pg. 6 Army Effort To Sow Trust Riddled With Problems Alleged pay abuses had some contractors out-earning Panetta By Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today Frustration with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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