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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
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DOJ Wants Charges Dropped Against Former Blackwater Guard
September 30, 2013 DOJ Wants Charges Dropped Against Former Blackwater Guard Prosecutors today asked a Washington judge to dismiss charges against one of five former private security guards in the 2007… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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In 2007 shooting of Iraqi civilians, prosecutors seek dismissal of charges against 1 defendant
In 2007 shooting of Iraqi civilians, prosecutors seek dismissal of charges against 1 defendant THE ASSOCIATED PRESS September 30, 2013 – 11:45 am EDT WASHINGTON — Prosecutors are seeking dismissal of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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‘The Tender Soldier’ Tells Story Of Anthropologist Killed In Afghanistan
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 ‘The Tender Soldier’ Tells Story Of Anthropologist Killed In Afghanistan play ‘The Tender Soldier’ Tells Story Of Anthropologist Killed In Afghanistan 16:21 This undated photo made available… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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“Employer Mandate”
“Employer Mandate” by Sara Sorcher Posted on September 6, 2013 by whiterose65 They do much of the same work in war zones, and they get injured and sometimes killed. Yet they don’t… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. judge says Blackwater Iraq shooting case must move faster
U.S. judge says Blackwater Iraq shooting case must move faster Reuters 12:37 p.m. EDT, September 10, 2013 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A judge on Tuesday ordered the U.S. government to speed up… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. judge says Blackwater Iraq shooting case must move faster
U.S. judge says Blackwater Iraq shooting case must move faster Reuters 12:37 p.m. EDT, September 10, 2013 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A judge on Tuesday ordered the U.S. government to speed up… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Kayaker traveling Ohio River to raise awareness about PTSD among military veterans, contractors
Kayaker traveling Ohio River to raise awareness about PTSD among military veterans, contractors Sep. 7, 2013 Former military contractor kayaking down Ohio Rive…: Former military contractor kayaking down Ohio River to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
KBR Seeks Battlefield Immunity in Soldiers’ Exposure Suit
Bloomberg News KBR Seeks Battlefield Immunity in Soldiers’ Exposure Suit (3) By Laurel Brubaker Calkins and Margaret Cronin Fisk September 03, 2013 KBR Inc. invoked federal laws shielding contractors during wartime… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater defendant seeks ruling on status
Blackwater defendant seeks ruling on status By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press | September 3, 2013 | Updated: September 3, 2013 5:11pm Photo By Douglas C. Pizac FILE – This Dec. 8,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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They Hung His Friends From a Bridge
Billy Tucci art They Hung His Friends From a Bridge Robert Young Pelton’s Iraq War comic book explores mercenary’s tragic past It was March 2004 and T-Boy’s flight was delayed. Because… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading