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Tag Archives: Iraq
The Effectiveness of Contracted Coalitions: Private Security Contractors in Iraq.
The Effectiveness of Contracted Coalitions: Private Security Contractors in Iraq. Petersohn, Ulrich1 Armed Forces & Society (0095327X). Jul2013, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p467-488. 22p. Abstract: The debate on the effectiveness of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Looking Into Iraq’s Rear-View Mirror
Looking Into Iraq’s Rear-View Mirror By Mark Thompson @MarkThompson_DC July 16, 2013 REUTERS / Chris Helgren Funny how different things can look as a war winds down. In this February interview… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Rebuilding Iraq: Final report card on US efforts highlights massive waste
Rebuilding Iraq: Final report card on US efforts highlights massive waste Here are five of the most wasteful projects uncovered by the Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction. Its final report paints… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UK soldier faces extradition to US on fraud charges
UK soldier faces extradition to US on fraud charges Published July 15, 2013 AFP An Iraqi police officer watches cars at a checkpoint on July 20, 2011 in Baghdad. A British… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Iraq, Legal, UK
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Judge Keeps Alive Whistleblower Suit Against Halliburton
July 08, 2013 Judge Keeps Alive Whistleblower Suit Against Halliburton A federal trial judge has declined to shut down a whistleblower’s suit that alleges defense contractor Kellogg Brown & Root and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Iraq, Legal
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A Spoiled KBR Demands More and More From the Army
A Spoiled KBR Demands More and More From the Army Wednesday, 10 July 2013 12:22 By Charles M Smith, Truthout | Op-Ed A Convoy of KBR fuel trucks. (Photo: codysnowboard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Iraq, Logistics
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REP. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN HOLDS A HEARING ON FINAL REPORT FROM THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
REP. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN HOLDS A HEARING ON FINAL REPORT FROM THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION July 9, 2013 Tuesday July 9, 2013 COMMITTEE HEARING WASHINGTON, D.C. COMMITTEE: HOUSE COMMITTEE… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Former U.S. Army Reserve Captain Pleads Guilty in Nevada to Bribery Scheme
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Former U.S. Army Reserve Captain Pleads Guilty in Nevada to Bribery Scheme A former U.S. Army Reserve… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Final report on Iraq reconstruction says fraud, waste cost U.S. $1.5 billion
Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune News Service July 9, 2013 Tuesday Final report on Iraq reconstruction says fraud, waste cost U.S. $1.5 billionBy Ali Watkins, McClatchy Washington Bureau WASHINGTON DATELINE WASHINGTON _ The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Iraqi Company Business Manager Pleads Guilty in Texas to Illegal Gratuities Scheme
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Iraqi Company Business Manager Pleads Guilty in Texas to Illegal Gratuities Scheme A business manager for an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading