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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Tag Archives: Legal
Two Oregon soldiers take the stand for the first time in KBR case
Two Oregon soldiers take the stand for the first time in KBR case Published: Monday, October 15, 2012, 5:40 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian After than two years of legal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Did KBR knowingly injure soldiers, or did it behave responsibly?
Did KBR knowingly injure soldiers, or did it behave responsibly? Published: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 4:06 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian Two very different pictures of corporate behavior emerged Wednesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Soldiers Claim Illness After Guarding KBR in Iraq
Soldiers Claim Illness After Guarding KBR in Iraq By NIGEL DUARA Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. October 11, 2012 (AP) A war contractor knew a critical southern Iraq oilfield plant was riddled… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Setting up the case of Bixby, et al. vs. KBR
Setting up the case of Bixby, et al. vs. KBR Published: Monday, October 08, 2012, 11:27 AM Updated: Monday, October 08, 2012, 9:54 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian Jury… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Supreme Court sides with Halliburton in denying appeal from victims of truck ambushes in Iraq
Supreme Court sides with Halliburton in denying appeal from victims of truck ambushes in Iraq By Associated Press, WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has ruled out reviving lawsuits against Halliburton Corp.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Oregon Guardsmen suing KBR for Iraq job
Oregon Guardsmen suing KBR for Iraq job Published: Oct. 9, 2012 at 1:49 PM PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 9 (UPI) — Lawyers say they will be watching the outcome of a civil… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Private security co. target of myriad lawsuits
Private security co. target of myriad lawsuits By PAUL ELIAS Associated Press Posted: 10/07/2012 10:54:59 AM PDT Updated: 10/07/2012 10:56:59 AM PDT SAN FRANCISCO—Few security companies have benefited as much from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private security co. target of myriad lawsuits
Private security co. target of myriad lawsuits By PAUL ELIAS Associated Press Posted: 10/07/2012 10:54:59 AM PDT SAN FRANCISCO—Few security companies have benefited as much from the surge of Sept.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Torture Inc.
Torture Inc. The Supreme Court term begins with a knotty human rights claim against big oil. By Emily Bazelon|Posted Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at 4:30 PM ET There’s a deep question… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Lured By Promises Of Wealth, F.B.I. Agent Was Drawn Into Fraud Scheme, Prosecutors Say
New York Times October 2, 2012 Pg. 28 Lured By Promises Of Wealth, F.B.I. Agent Was Drawn Into Fraud Scheme, Prosecutors Say By Russ Buettner As he approached retirement this year,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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