Daily Archives: June 1, 2013

White House Backing Down on Contractor Compensation Cap

White House Backing Down on Contractor Compensation Cap May 30, 2013 Updated 5/31/2013 The White House is backing down on its call to significantly reduce the cap on compensation for defense and civilian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Former Kenton officer honored for overseas service

Former Kenton officer honored for overseas service May 31, 2013   | Purchase Image DynCorp International Vice President of Human Resources Michael Warren presents the company’s Purple Star Award to Bethany Benton,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US Contract Notice: Other Defense Agencies Issues Solicitation for “Afghanistan Transportation Network (ATN)”

US Official News May 31, 2013 Friday US Contract Notice: Other Defense Agencies Issues Solicitation for “Afghanistan Transportation Network (ATN)” WASHINGTON Other Defense Agencies, United States Transportation Command Officer has issued… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Privatising the courts system: the public are not customers, they are citizens

guardian.co.uk May 29, 2013 Wednesday Privatising the courts system: the public are not customers, they are citizens BYLINE: Sarah Vine (barrister)guardian.co.uk ABSTRACT Sarah Vine: Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Olympic bunglers G4S recruit for Hillsborough inquiry

Olympic bunglers G4S recruit for Hillsborough inquiry Clare Sambrook 30 May 2013 Outsourcing giant G4S seeks retired police officers to investigate Britain’s worst football disaster — for £14 an hour. Security company… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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EU men with guns: a comedy of errors

Bodyguard opening door of armoured jeep for Ashton in Benghazi, Libya (Photo: ec.europa.eu) Investigation EU men with guns: a comedy of errors 17.04.13 @ 16:47 Related Security firm wins EU contract… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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