Category Archives: Casualties

A new book links US military open-air burn pits with rare cancers and respiratory diseases

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A new book links US military open-air burn pits with rare cancers and respiratory diseases The Guardian Feb. 16, 2016, 8:50 PM 1,283 beau biden AP   In this Saturday, July 4,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The War Hazards Compensation Act: A Primer

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The War Hazards Compensation Act: A Primer Jon B. Robinson Strongpoint Law Firm August 31, 2015 14 Loyola Maritime Law Journal 264 (2015) Abstract: Over the past decade, the number of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contractor Kidnappings and the Perils of Privatized War

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Contractor Kidnappings and the Perils of Privatized War More than 3,700 contractors died on the global battlefield between 2001 and 2015, in this deadly and secrecy-shrouded game of crony capitalism. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Supreme Court rejects human rights suit against Occidental

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Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:42am EST UPDATE 1-U.S. Supreme Court rejects human rights suit against Occidental (Adds details on case, paragraphs 3-7) By Lawrence Hurley Dec 14 The U.S. Supreme Court… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Defense Base Act’s Exclusive Workers Compensation Scheme for Overseas

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The Defense Base Act’s Exclusive Workers Compensation Scheme for Overseas Dentons  USA December 15 2015 Understanding the preemptive role of the Defense Base Act (‘‘DBA’’) is crucial for any federal government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US Sen. Ed Markey pushes bill to support family of Massachusetts man killed in 2012 Benghazi attack

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US Sen. Ed Markey pushes bill to support family of Massachusetts man killed in 2012 Benghazi attack Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., rushes to a closed-door briefing at the Capitol, in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mexican, Colombian ‘Blackwater’ Mercenaries Killed in Yemen

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Twitter Sued by Victim’s Family for Allowing ISIS Accounts

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Twitter Sued by Victim’s Family for Allowing ISIS Accounts by Chriss W. Street17 Jan 2016  Newport Beach, CA18 The family of a 46-year-old former Florida Sheriff killed while providing police training… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Despite concerns, military continues use of burn pits in Iraq

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Despite concerns, military continues use of burn pits in Iraq In this file photo from Iraq, smoke billows in from all sides as a soldier pushes the bulldozer deep into a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Camp Anaconda Balad Iraq Where Steve Daniel Was “Caught in the Crossfire”

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Camp Anaconda Balad Iraq Where Steve Daniel Was “Caught in the Crossfire” September 23, 2015 by Wendy Wortham My brother in law, Stephen Daniel is a country boy who drove a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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