Monthly Archives: March 2012

Labor Abuses, Human Trafficking, and Government Contracts: Is the Government Doing Enough to Protect Vulnerable Workers?

Labor Abuses, Human Trafficking, and Government Contracts: Is the Government Doing Enough to Protect Vulnerable Workers? March 27, 2012 Chairman’s Preview Statement 2247 Rayburn House Office Building Witnesses You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to … Continue reading

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) H.R.4259 — End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act of 2012

Bill Text 112th Congress (2011-2012) H.R.4259.IH THIS SEARCH     THIS DOCUMENT     GO TO Next Hit        Forward           New Bills Search Prev Hit        Back              HomePage Hit List        Best Sections     Help Contents Display Print Subscribe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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S.2234 — End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act of 2012

Bill Text 112th Congress (2011-2012) S.2234.IS THIS SEARCH     THIS DOCUMENT     GO TO Next Hit        Forward           New Bills Search Prev Hit        Back              HomePage Hit List        Best Sections     Help Contents Display Print Subscribe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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POGO’s Scott Amey testimony on “Contractors: How Much Are They Costing the Government?”

POGO’s Scott Amey testimony on “Contractors: How Much Are They Costing the Government?” March 29, 2012 Testimony of POGO’s Scott Amey, General Counsel before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Senate hearing examines contractor costs

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/29/2012 Senate hearing examines contractor costs By Joe Davidson While congressional Republicans have been targeting federal employee pay and benefits for budget cuts, there’s been little… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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BIMCO publishes much anticipated GUARDCON Contract

BIMCO publishes much anticipated GUARDCON Contract BIMCO is pleased to announce the publication of the GUARDCON standard contract for the employment of security guards on vessels. This brand new contract has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Court allows Italian vessel to sail out, with riders

Court allows Italian vessel to sail out, with riders THE HINDU Kochi, March 29, 2012 Special Correspondent The Kerala High Court on Thursday allowed Italian ship M.T. Enrica Lexie, detained off… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Bill would crack down on contractor role in human trafficking

Bill would crack down on contractor role in human trafficking By Charles S. Clark March 28, 2012 Human rights abuses committed or tolerated by U.S.-hired contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq would… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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AP Exclusive: Nigeria ex-militant linked to bid

AP Exclusive: Nigeria ex-militant linked to bid By Jon Gambrell Associated Press / March 29, 2012 LAGOS, Nigeria—A former militant leader in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern delta is linked to a private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Contractors remain a focal point in cost-cutting efforts

Contractors remain a focal point in cost-cutting efforts By Andrew Lapin March 29, 2012 As the government continues to search high and low for cost-cutting initiatives, Congress has turned its eye… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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