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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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HELPING MORE PATRIOTS FOR LESS MONEY: AMENDING THE DEFENSE BASE ACT TO INSURE DEFENSE CONTRACTORS IN WAR ZONES UNDER THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PLAN.
HELPING MORE PATRIOTS FOR LESS MONEY: AMENDING THE DEFENSE BASE ACT TO INSURE DEFENSE CONTRACTORS IN WAR ZONES UNDER THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PLAN By: Schmand, Joshua, Public Contract Law… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Why Do We Treat Military Contractors Different Than Soldiers?
Why Do We Treat Military Contractors Different Than Soldiers? Source: National Journal. (Sept. 5, 2013): Byline: Sara Sorcher A ball of fire hurtled toward Randy Ross, a convoy commander for KBR,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Gunman who killed NATO soldier may have been contract security guard
Gunman who killed NATO soldier may have been contract security guard Published: October 5, 2013 Updated 15 hours ago By HASHMAT BAKTASH AND MARK MAGNIER — Los Angeles Times A gunman who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Prosecutors seek dismissal of case against guard
Prosecutors seek dismissal of case against guard The Associated Press Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013 | 12:01 a.m. Prosecutors are seeking dismissal of charges against a former Blackwater Worldwide security contractor accused in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Using more contractors, drones may help sell wars to public, British MoD study suggests
Using more contractors, drones may help sell wars to public, British MoD study suggests Published time: September 27, 2013 01:05 Edited time: September 28, 2013 16:24 Reuters / Suzanne Plunkett Download… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Outsourcing/Privatization, UK
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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