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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Category Archives: Casualties
Afghan Plane Crash Kills 2 ISAF Troops, Contractor
Afghan Plane Crash Kills 2 ISAF Troops, Contractor UPI | Feb 10, 2014 An aircraft crash in Afghanistan killed three coalition-affiliated people, the International Security Assistance Force said Monday. “Two International… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Court Case Halted for Nepalis Killed While Working for US Military Contractor
Court Case Halted for Nepalis Killed While Working for US Military Contractor “The most recent decision allows KBR to escape liability, claiming trafficking occurred outside of the territorial US.” By Carey… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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KBR Asks High Court To Review Soldier Electrocution Suit
KBR Asks High Court To Review Soldier Electrocution Suit By Brian Mahoney Law360, Washington (January 15, 2014, 8:24 PM ET) — KBR Inc. has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Indian government given week to decide on prosecuting Italian marines
Indian government given week to decide on prosecuting Italian marines Written by Reuters, Tuesday, 04 February 2014 India’s top court has given the government a week to decide if it will… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Italy: Marines say they’re innocent, deny terrorism
Italy: Marines say they’re innocent, deny terrorism last update: February 06, 18:34 Rome and New Delhi, 6 Feb. (AKI) – Two Italian marines facing trial in India for the murder of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Trafficking Lawsuit Against KBR for Wrongful Deaths in Iraq Dismissed
Trafficking Lawsuit Against KBR for Wrongful Deaths in Iraq Dismissed by Richard Smallteacher, CorpWatch Blog January 17th, 2014 Halliburton Alternative Annual Report. CorpWatch, May 2005. Families of 12 Nepali workers killed in Iraq… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Outsourcing of Navy SEAL Training May Have Led to Fatal Accident and Lawsuit
Outsourcing of Navy SEAL Training May Have Led to Fatal Accident and Lawsuit Sunday, January 26, 2014 Alex Ghane The U.S. government’s penchant for contracting out services to the private sector… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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KBR Asks High Court To Review Soldier Electrocution Suit
KBR Asks High Court To Review Soldier Electrocution Suit By Brian Mahoney Law360, Washington (January 15, 2014, 8:24 PM ET) — KBR Inc. has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DynCorp settles suit over 2007 Black Hawk crash in Italy
DynCorp settles suit over 2007 Black Hawk crash in Italy By Nancy MontgomeryPublished: January 14, 2014 Related U.S. military helicopter crashes in northern Italy, killing 5 Six Black Hawk crash victims… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Two More Azerbaijani Mercenaries Killed in Syria
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014 Two More Azerbaijani Mercenaries Killed in Syria Azerbaijani mercenary killed in Syria DAMASCUS (Panorama.am)—Two more Azerbaijani citizens who participated in the fighting in Syria on the side… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading