Daily Archives: June 22, 2013

Chart: How Booz Allen Hamilton Swallowed Washington

Posted on June 22, 2013 by

Chart: How Booz Allen Hamilton Swallowed Washington By Drake Bennett, Caroline Savello, and Robert Levinson on June 13, 2013 Because it provides the government with data services rather than fighter jets—and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp Accused of Being a Deadbeat

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DynCorp Accused of Being a Deadbeat June 18, 2013 Large federal contractor DynCorp International was recently hit with a breach of contract lawsuit, filed by a Turkish construction firm that worked for DynCorp… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Corporate Spooks Are Watching You: The Dangerous Rise of the Industrial-Surveillance Complex

Posted on June 22, 2013 by

Corporate Spooks Are Watching You: The Dangerous Rise of the Industrial-Surveillance Complex   Joshua Holland by Joshua Holland | June 21, 2013 – 9:27am Whether one views Edward Snowden as a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Federal Acquisition Regulation; Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

Posted on June 22, 2013 by

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States A Rule by the Defense Department, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on 06/21/2013 You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Corporatizing National Security

Posted on June 22, 2013 by

Weekend Edition June 21-23, 2013 What It Means Corporatizing National Security by RALPH NADER Privacy is a sacred word to many Americans, as demonstrated by the recent uproar over the brazen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghan Claims For Pay Put Americans At Risk Alleged contractor debts yield threats of violence, inspector’s report says

Posted on June 22, 2013 by

Washington Post June 21, 2013 Pg. 9 Afghan Claims For Pay Put Americans At Risk Alleged contractor debts yield threats of violence, inspector’s report says By Tim Craig KABUL — U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Marriage Of Convenience

Posted on June 22, 2013 by

A Marriage Of Convenience By Charles P. Pierce I have had a little fun at the expense of Edward Snowden, and his apparent belief that, in many ways, he is living… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Booz Allen Hamilton Hired Edward Snowden Despite Concerns About Resume Discrepancies

Posted on June 22, 2013 by

Booz Allen Hamilton Hired Edward Snowden Despite Concerns About Resume Discrepancies Reuters  |  Posted: 06/20/2013 8:42 pm EDT  |  Updated: 06/21/2013 9:28 am EDT By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON June 20 (Reuters) – Hiring… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Probes Firm That Vetted NSA Leaker

Posted on June 22, 2013 by

U.S. Probes Firm That Vetted NSA Leaker By DION NISSENBAUM WASHINGTON—Federal inspectors have been conducting a criminal investigation for more than a year of the company that performed a background check… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Edward Snowden and Booz: How Privatizing Leads to Crony Corruption

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Edward Snowden and Booz: How Privatizing Leads to Crony Corruption Contractors recruit government employees, then lease them back to the government — where they do the same jobs at much higher… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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