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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- 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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Two G4S Directors Quit Over Olympic Failure
Two G4S Directors Quit Over Olympic Failure Sky News Two G4S Directors Quit Over Olympic Failure Two directors of security firm G4S have resigned after the company announced the findings of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Olympics security – Home Affairs Committee
Olympics security – Home Affairs Committee Home Affairs Committee The Home Affairs Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration, and policy of the Home Office… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S Olympics Woes Continue
G4S Olympics Woes Continue Although the Olympics was hailed as being a success in virtually all parts it certainly didn’t go off without a few hitches and hiccups. One area where… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Purge of consultants beats goal as Obama seeks cuts
Purge of consultants beats goal as Obama seeks cuts Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg – Federal contracts in 12 targeted consulting areas totaled $43 billion in fiscal 2010, with companies such as Lockheed Martin, Deloitte… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Executive Order Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 25, 2012 Fact Sheet: Executive Order Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts More than 20 million… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ex-Blackwater Firm Will Teach Military Spies Self-Defense
Ex-Blackwater Firm Will Teach Military Spies Self-Defense By Spencer Ackerman Email Author September 21, 2012 10:47 am Now that the private security company formerly known as Blackwater is under new ownership,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractors complain about Pentagon limits on labor rates
Contractors complain about Pentagon limits on labor rates By Charles S. Clark September 20, 2012 A key contractors trade group has accused the Pentagon of misinterpreting a 2011 law designed to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
G4S failed to understand size of Olympic security job, says Lord Coe
G4S failed to understand size of Olympic security job, says Lord Coe London 2012 chairman tells MPs it is difficult to blame anybody other than private security firm for staff shortfall… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
KBR Could Still Pay for Chromium Exposure
Wednesday, September 19, 2012Last Update: 2:16 PM PT KBR Could Still Pay for Chromium Exposure By NICK MCCANN PORTLAND, Ore. (CN) – National Guardsmen cannot prove that KBR poisoned them, but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Companies, Contracts, Legal, Logistics
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Military contractor, former Army reservist appear in Utah court on alleged contracting scheme
Military contractor, former Army reservist appear in Utah court on alleged contracting scheme Courts » Boston man arrested Tuesday, but unclear why. By brooke adams The Salt Lake Tribune First Published… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Legal
Tagged Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Legal
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