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- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- 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: Contracts
US Contract Notice: Department of State, Issues Solicitation for “Baghdad Life Support Services (BLISS)”
US Official News December 6, 2012 Thursday US Contract Notice: Department of State, Issues Solicitation for “Baghdad Life Support Services (BLISS)” DATELINE: WASHINGTON Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Officer has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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SUMMARY OF NDAA DEBATES
SUMMARY OF NDAA DEBATES SUMMARY OF DEBATES by Mark Erbel The US Congress is currently debating the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013. Section 806 is one of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Slow Start to Implementation of Justifications for 8(a) Sole-Source Contracts
Federal Contracting Slow Start to Implementation of Justifications for 8(a) Sole-Source Contracts GAO-13-118, Dec 12, 2012 View Report (PDF, 33 pages) What GAO Found The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Coordination among agencies cuts outlays by more than $20 billion
Washington Post December 6, 2012 Pg. 17 Federal Contract Spending Falls 4% Coordination among agencies cuts outlays by more than $20 billion By Josh Hicks The White House budget office on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Senators Question Pentagon On $1 Billion Canceled Program
Reuters.com December 5, 2012 Senators Question Pentagon On $1 Billion Canceled Program By Andrea Shalal-Esa, Reuters WASHINGTON — Leaders of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday blasted the Air… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Allies Absent in Afghanistan – Helicopters Hired Dec 04, 2012 16:10 EST Latest updates: Over $180M in contracts. Afghanistan is shaping up as a test of the NATO alliance. Thus far,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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U.S. Commandos’ New Landlord in Afghanistan: Blackwater
U.S. Commandos’ New Landlord in Afghanistan: Blackwater By Spencer Ackerman 12.05.12 4:00 AM U.S. Special Operations Forces have a brand new home in Afghanistan. It’s owned and operated by the security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DynCorp International Awarded Contract Valued at up to $22 Million to Provide Base Operation Support Services at Soto Cano Air Base
press release Dec. 5, 2012, 1:04 p.m. EST DynCorp International Awarded Contract Valued at up to $22 Million to Provide Base Operation Support Services at Soto Cano Air Base FALLS… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. Ready to Offer Mercenaries $10 Billion for a Drug-War Air Force
U.S. Ready to Offer Mercenaries $10 Billion for a Drug-War Air Force By Spencer Ackerman 12.04.12 2:19 PM Unsure how your private security firm makes money as the U.S. war in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
$37 million may be too much for a warzone cafeteria
$37 million may be too much for a warzone cafeteria Contributed by Husch Blackwell Associate Thomas J. Rath It makes sense to require contractors seeking reimbursement of costs they incur in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading