Daily Archives: February 18, 2013

Despite red flags, Army plows on

Despite red flags, Army plows on By Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, A $250 million Army program designed to aid U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan has been riddled by serious… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Army Effort To Sow Trust Riddled With Problems

USA Today February 18, 2013 Pg. 6 Army Effort To Sow Trust Riddled With Problems Alleged pay abuses had some contractors out-earning Panetta By Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today Frustration with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4S to be handed contract to monitor thousands of dangerous criminals

G4S to be handed contract to monitor thousands of dangerous criminals 16 Feb 2013 22:00  Those monitored include 29,840 violent offenders, 2,310 sex offenders and 3,290 gang members, said probation union… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Simon Mann Says He Was Asked to Help Start the Iraq War

Simon Mann Says He Was Asked to Help Start the Iraq War By Alex Chitty Simon Mann is a British mercenary, most famous for his failed 2004 coup attempt against Teodoro… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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