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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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Lawsuit: Kabul Embassy Guards Told to Lie About Long Hours
For Immediate Release: Jan. 23, 2013 Contact: Joe Newman at jnewman@pogo.org and (202) 347-1122 Lawsuit: Kabul Embassy Guards Told to Lie About Long Hours The company responsible for providing security at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US Contract Notice: Department of State, Issues Solicitation for “Baghdad Life Support Services (BLISS)”
US Official News January 19, 2013 Saturday US Contract Notice: Department of State, Issues Solicitation for “Baghdad Life Support Services (BLISS)” DATELINE: WASHINGTON Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Officer has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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From Benghazi to Blackwater
From Benghazi to Blackwater December 29, 2012 | Posted by aelkus – 5:06pm | 0 Comments Academi (formerly Blackwater) and other military contractors received an early Christmas present on the 20th:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Benghazi penalties are bogus
Benghazi penalties are bogus By JOSH MARGOLIN Last Updated: 1:46 AM, December 26, 2012 Posted: 1:46 AM, December 26, 2012 EXCLUSIVE The four officials supposedly out of jobs because of their… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Bureau of Diplomatic Security Poised to Profit from Benghazi Deaths
Kabul Press December 23, 2012 6:30 AM EST Bureau of Diplomatic Security Poised to Profit from Benghazi Deaths Matthew J. Nasuti The murder of four American officials in Benghazi on September… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Benghazi’s Real Lessons
Benghazi’s Real Lessons By Allison Stanger Dec 23, 2012 6:30 PM ET An independent inquiry into the attacks in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans this September found U.S. security measures… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Expert: USMC Embassy Guard Boost Will Be Tough
MarineCorpsTimes.com December 21, 2012 Expert: USMC Embassy Guard Boost Will Be Tough By Gina Harkins, Staff writer The Marine Corps could face significant challenges filling a congressional mandate to nearly double… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Blackwater Wins the Battle of Benghazi
Blackwater Wins the Battle of Benghazi By Spencer Ackerman 12.20.12 U.S. embassy security in the post-Benghazi era is shaping up to be a financial bonanza for security contractors. It’s not necessarily… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US Contract Notice: Department of State, Issues Solicitation for “Baghdad Life Support Services (BLISS)”
US Official News December 6, 2012 Thursday US Contract Notice: Department of State, Issues Solicitation for “Baghdad Life Support Services (BLISS)” DATELINE: WASHINGTON Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Officer has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The U.S. Government’s Approach to Countering Somali Piracy
The U.S. Government’s Approach to Countering Somali Piracy Remarks Thomas Kelly Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Remarks at Combating Piracy Week London, United Kingdom October 25, 2012 Thank you. It’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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