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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- 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
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Tag Archives: Iraq
Irresponsible
Monday, January 4, 2016 Irresponsible The company charged with protecting Australia’s ambassador and diplomatic staff in Iraq concealed the mysterious “loss” of 14 Glock pistols from its offices in the suburbs… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Gov’t Must Face Iraq Kidnap Suit Claims, High Court Hears
Gov’t Must Face Iraq Kidnap Suit Claims, High Court Hears Share us on: By Jenna Ebersole Law360, Washington (December 23, 2015, 8:42 PM ET) — The families of U.S. military contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
KBR’s Bid To Nix Burn Pit Claims Punted Over Discovery
KBR’s Bid To Nix Burn Pit Claims Punted Over Discovery Share us on: By Michael Macagnone Law360, Washington (December 23, 2015, 3:47 PM ET) — A Maryland federal judge stayed KBR‘s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Security fears over new Baghdad embassy guards
Security fears over new Baghdad embassy guards Paola Totaro The Australian December 31, 2015 12:00AM Staff at the Australian embassy in Baghdad could be under the watch of inexperienced guards with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Baghdad embassy guards say lives at risk from cost-cutting
Baghdad embassy guards say lives at risk from cost-cutting Paola Totaro The Australian December 28, 2015 12:00AM An Australian soldier on guard outside the Australian embassy in Baghdad. The team of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ex-Green Beret sues bodyguard firm for £2m over Iraq injury
Ex-Green Beret sues bodyguard firm for £2m over Iraq injury By Staff Reporter Published 17/12/2015 Dwayne Humphrey outside the Court of Appeal A former Royal Marine from Northern Ireland who suffered… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pa. law will apply in Shaler soldier’s death, federal judge rules
Pa. law will apply in Shaler soldier’s death, federal judge rules Monday – Dec. 21, 2015 By Brian Bowling Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, 5:57 p.m. A federal judge’s ruling Wednesday clears the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Companies, Iraq, Legal
Tagged Casualties, Companies, Iraq, Legal
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Feds say ex-State Department worker steered contracts to son
Feds say ex-State Department worker steered contracts to son Associated Press Published: December 19, 2015 ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A former State Department employee has been indicted on conspiracy, wire fraud and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Contracts, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Iraq, State Department
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U.S. Air Force Hires Private Companies To Fly Drones In War Zones
U.S. Air Force Hires Private Companies To Fly Drones In War Zones by Chris Thompson, CorpWatch Blog December 16th, 2015 Reaper drone in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Photo: Defence Images. Used under Creative Commons license.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Halliburton Whistleblower Says Marines May Get Sick From Contaminated Water
Halliburton Whistleblower Says Marines May Get Sick From Contaminated Water SallyPainter view more articles 20 November 2015 10:00 Supplying water to troops follows the same type of treatment processes you’d expect… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading