Daily Archives: March 14, 2012

Our Secret American Security State

Our Secret American Security State February 9, 2012 Steve Coll Top Secret America: The Rise of the New American Security State by Dana Priest and William M. Arkin Little, Brown, 296… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Police privatisation: dozens of firms register interest in £1.5bn contract

Police privatisation: dozens of firms register interest in £1.5bn contract Surrey and West Midlands forces invite bids for services including investigating crimes and detaining suspects Alan Travis, home affairs editor guardian.co.uk,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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KBR’s CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results – Earnings Call Transcript

  KBR’s CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results – Earnings Call Transcript February 23, 2012  |  about: KBR Presentation Q&A Participants KBR (KBR) Q4 2011 Earnings Call February 23, 2012 9:00 AM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ministry restricts oil company security By Ben Lando of Iraq Oil Report Published March 14, 2012 The Oil Ministry has instructed subcontractors to the foreign oil companies operating in southern Iraq… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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What Isn’t for Sale?

What Isn’t for Sale? Market thinking so permeates our lives that we barely notice it anymore. A leading philosopher sums up the hidden costs of a price-tag society. By Michael J.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Christopher Thomas Mayer

Christopher Thomas Mayer Director, Contractor Standards and Compliance Mr. Christopher Mayer is the Director, Contractor Standards and Compliance in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Program Support). His… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Justice Department alleges kickback scheme tied to Iraq munitions disposal contracts

Justice Department alleges kickback scheme tied to Iraq munitions disposal contracts Published: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 5:57 PM     By Brian Lawson, The Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — A series of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Americans In Afghanistan Likely Causing More Corruption Than They Stop

31.Jan.2012 Americans In Afghanistan Likely Causing More Corruption Than They Stop Original Reporting | By Corey Pein Forget the Republican primaries. What do the polls say in Afghanistan? “Afghans themselves see… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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