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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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The good, the bad, the ugly: Why privatisation in NATO missions backfires
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The US Air Force hired contractors for drone operations, and it’s an ominous sign
The US Air Force hired contractors for drone operations, and it’s an ominous sign Alex Lockie Sep. 6, 2016, 12:08 PM 3,976 3 Reaper drone An MQ-Reaper remotely piloted aircraft performs… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Air Force, Running Low on Drone Pilots, Turns to Contractors in Terror Fight
Air Force, Running Low on Drone Pilots, Turns to Contractors in Terror Fight By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT SEPT. 5, 2016 Photo An Air Force pilot, left, prepared to launch a Predator… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Private Military Contractors Fighting US Wars
Andrei AKULOV | 19.08.2016 | WORLD Private Military Contractors Fighting US Wars The US is expanding military operations overseas without actually increasing the number of regular troops deployed there. The military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Investigation Into Private Prisons Reveals Crowding, Under-Staffing And Inmate Deaths
Investigation Into Private Prisons Reveals Crowding, Under-Staffing And Inmate Deaths By editor Listening… Copyright 2016 Fresh Air. To see more, visit Fresh Air. DAVE DAVIES, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Investigation Into Private Prisons Reveals Crowding, Under-Staffing And Inmate Deaths
Investigation Into Private Prisons Reveals Crowding, Under-Staffing And Inmate Deaths By editor DAVE DAVIES, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Dave Davies, in for Terry Gross, who’s off this week. Last… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Prison industry vendors react to “prison reform” talk
Private prison stocks collapse after Justice Department promises to phase them out By Christopher Ingraham August 18 at 1:48 PM (Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post) The Justice Department on Thursday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Prison Companies Will Still Lock Up Immigrants, Despite DOJ Decision
Private Prison Companies Will Still Lock Up Immigrants, Despite DOJ Decision The new policy won’t keep the government from making money off detained immigrants. 08/18/2016 06:09 pm ET Roque Planas National… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The US Justice Department will stop using private prisons
The US Justice Department will stop using private prisons Federal officials announced the change in light of a damning internal report. But how significant is the decision? Updated by German Lopez… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Justice Department says it will end use of private prisons
Justice Department says it will end use of private prisons By Matt Zapotosky August 18 at 12:00 PM Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates instructed Justice Department officials Thursday to end its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading