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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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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
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Needs to Improve Contract Oversight of Military Construction Projects at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
11-26-2012 Acquisition Processes and Contract Management U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Needs to Improve Contract Oversight of Military Construction Projects at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, November 26, 2012 (Project No.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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PMC = Private Military Costs
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ PMC = Private Military Costs Posted: 11/29/2012 12:24 am One fiercely held, long asserted, if sparsely substantiated, talking point of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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War contractor: Feds should pay lawsuit damages
War contractor: Feds should pay lawsuit damages By By NIGEL DUARA, Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – An Iraq war contractor that lost an $85 million verdict to a group of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US Government Outsourcing, the Private Military Industry, and Operation Iraqi Freedom: A Case Study in Conflict Contracting
Title: US Government Outsourcing, the Private Military Industry, and Operation Iraqi Freedom: A Case Study in Conflict Contracting Authors: Halpin, Allison Ann Advisors: Hanley, Eric Commitee Members: Wert, Hal Obadare, Ebenezer… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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CACI’s U.S. Army Reserve Contract
CACI’s U.S. Army Reserve Contract – Analyst Blog Winning new contracts continues to further enhance CACI International Inc. ‘s ( CACI ) business as it recently announced the receipt of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
GAO wants to charge companies disputing federal contract awards
GAO wants to charge companies disputing federal contract awards By Kedar Pavgi November 21, 2012 Companies looking to contest contract awards with the federal government may have to pay a fee… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading