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Whistleblower exposes problems with government war contractors

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Tuesday, Jun 02, 2015 Howard Altman Columns Whistleblower exposes problems with government war contractors By Howard Altman | Tribune Staff Published: May 31, 2015 A federal civil trial, opening Monday in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The New Unknown Soldiers of Afghanistan and Iraq

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The New Unknown Soldiers of Afghanistan and Iraq Did you know that private contractors in Afghanistan outnumber U.S. troops three to one? By Micah Zenko May 29, 2015 This past Monday,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Justin Pope was shot and killed in Iraq in 2009 — his family is still trying to figure out who pulled the trigger

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Justin Pope was shot and killed in Iraq in 2009 — his family is still trying to figure out who pulled the trigger  Far from home By Ryan Felton @RyanFelton13 Courtesy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Military Contractors: Deplore or Deploy?–Lessons from the ‘Blackwater Scandal’in Iraq

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Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc. v. US

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742 F.3d 967 (2014) KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff-Appellant, v. UNITED STATES, Defendant-Appellee. No. 2013-5030.United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.February 3, 2014.968*968 Herbert L. Fenster, McKenna Long &… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US EX REL. CONYERS v. KELLOGG, BROWN & ROOT, INC.

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US EX REL. CONYERS v. KELLOGG, BROWN & ROOT, INC., Dist. Court, CD Illinois 2015 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ex rel. BUD CONYERS, Plaintiffs, v. KELLOGG, BROWN & ROOT, INC.; KELLOGG… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US Top Court Backs Contractor KBR in Iraq Whistleblower Case

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US Top Court Backs Contractor KBR in Iraq Whistleblower Case By Lawrence Hurley, Reuters 26 May 15 he U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday handed a victory to government contractor KBR Inc… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Senator Wyden Statement on Oregon Guardsmen’s KBR Lawsuit

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Senator Wyden Statement on Oregon Guardsmen’s KBR Lawsuit 19 May 2015 04:36 Written by Press Release Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2015. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement in response… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The OTHER American Sniper

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News EXCLUSIVE: The OTHER American Sniper – At age seven Nicholas Slatten killed his first deer with a single shot, at 20 he was an Army marksman. Now parents say he’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Injured in Iraq, Terry Caulder fights for fairness as member of ‘disposable army’

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Injured in Iraq, Terry Caulder fights for fairness as member of ‘disposable army’ Jeff Hartsell Email Facebook @jeff_fromthepc Apr 26 2015 10:00 pm Terry Caulder, a 44-year-old former North Charleston police… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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