Monthly Archives: April 2014

Why Is Blackwater Helping to Train Brazil’s World Cup Security?

Posted on April 26, 2014 by

Why Is Blackwater Helping to Train Brazil’s World Cup Security? Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin on April 25, 2014 – 8:10 AM ET  Police helicopters fly over the Mare slum complex… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Federal lawsuit in Beale security guard’s death

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

Federal lawsuit in Beale security guard’s death Appeal-Democrat (MCT) By Harold Kruger, Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif. McClatchy-Tribune Regional News 23 April 2014 April 23–A Sacramento widow sued the federal government on Tuesday,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sluggish Lawyers Get U.S.$100 Fine for Lateness in Mercenary Case

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

Sluggish Lawyers Get U.S.$100 Fine for Lateness in Mercenary Case All Africa By by Kennedy L. Yangian 25 April 2014 08:01 Monrovia, Apr 25, 2014 (FrontPageAfrica/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Costa Rica wants explanation over “Cuban Twitter” network launched from U.S. Embassy in San Jose

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

AP April 24, 2014, 9:04 AM Costa Rica wants explanation over “Cuban Twitter” network launched from U.S. Embassy in San Jose A woman uses her cellphone in Camajuani, Cuba, March 3,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Privatization Backlash

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

The Privatization Backlash For decades, city and state governments have seen contracting as a cost-saving panacea. But past experience has left some of today’s policymakers more skeptical. Molly Ball Apr 23… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Top Afghan Watchdog Says U.S. Withdrawal Complicates Efforts to Fight Fraud

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

Top Afghan Watchdog Says U.S. Withdrawal Complicates Efforts to Fight Fraud BY Dan Lamothe APRIL 24, 2014 – 07:24 PM The top watchdog overseeing the deeply flawed U.S. reconstruction efforts in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CACI Awarded $408 Million Blanket Purchase Agreement to Support Training for Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

PRESS RELEASE April 24, 2014, 9:28 a.m. ET CACI Awarded $408 Million Blanket Purchase Agreement to Support Training for Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 24, 2014– CACI… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Meet the 3 Largest Recipients of State Dept. Afghan Aid

Posted on April 24, 2014 by

Meet the 3 Largest Recipients of State Dept. Afghan Aid April 24, 2014 The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) just released a top-level analysis of State Department reconstruction funding in Afghanistan.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Dozens of intelligence contractors have submitted false claims for federal funds

Posted on April 24, 2014 by

Dozens of intelligence contractors have submitted false claims for federal funds Pentagon report reveals that those implicated typically kept their security clearances By Douglas Birch 1:02 pm, April 23, 2014 The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Privatization of Army lodging to benefit wounded warriors

Posted on April 24, 2014 by

Privatization of Army lodging to benefit wounded warriors April 21, 2014 By David Vergun New lodging is being built and renovated on Fort Belvoir, Va., through the Privatized Army Lodging program.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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