Monthly Archives: April 2011

James McLaughlin of Santa Rosa dead in Afghan war

Posted on April 30, 2011 6:17 pm by David

James McLaughlin of Santa Rosa dead in Afghan war Henry K. Lee, Chronicle Staff Writer Saturday, April 30, 2011 (04-29) 12:59 PDT SANTA ROSA — Sandy McLaughlin of Santa Rosa used Skype twice a day to talk to her husband … Continue reading →

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Mission Afghanistan: Contract Corruption Part 3: Holding Americans Accountable in a War Zone

Posted on April 30, 2011 6:14 pm by David

Mission Afghanistan: Contract Corruption Part 3: Holding Americans Accountable in a War Zone 04/26/11 The meeting took place at the Serena hotel in Kabul. The senior construction manager made it clear he needed $190,000 in cash to award a U.S.-funded … Continue reading →

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Contractors and the English Language

Posted on April 28, 2011 9:03 pm by David

Contractors and the English Language By David Isenberg In his famous 1946 essay “Politics and the English Language” George Orwell wrote, “the slovenliness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts.”  Now I know what you … Continue reading →

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Complete transcript of April 25, 2011 CWC “IMPLEMENTING IMPROVEMENTS TO DEFENSE WARTIME CONTRACTING ” hearing

Posted on April 28, 2011 6:59 pm by David

Federal News Service April 25, 2011 Monday PANEL I OF A HEARING OF THE COMMISSION ON WARTIME CONTRACTING IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN; SUBJECT: IMPLEMENTING IMPROVEMENTS TO DEFENSE WARTIME CONTRACTING PANELISTS: JACQUES GANSLER, PH.D., UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND; PAUL FRANCIS, MANAGING DIRECTOR, … Continue reading →

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Fluor Turner Joint Venture to Support UK Ministry of Defence in Afghanistan

Posted on April 28, 2011 6:39 pm by David

Daily the Pak Banker April 24, 2011 Sunday Fluor Turner Joint Venture to Support UK Ministry of Defence in Afghanistan DATELINE: Karachi Karachi, April 24 — Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the company and Turner Facilities Management Ltd … Continue reading →

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Do people care when contractors die in war zones?

Posted on April 28, 2011 2:04 am by David

Acquisitive Mind By Matthew Weigelt Do people care when contractors die in war zones? How vital are contractors to U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan? A former senior Defense Department official said April 25 contractor employees, who encompass half of … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Ship Testing New Anti-Piracy System

Posted on April 28, 2011 1:35 am by David

Caribbean Ship Testing New Anti-Piracy System by The Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico April 1, 2011, 06:10 pm ET There are cameras that capture images clear enough to distinguish between a fishing vessel and a boatload of pirates 10 … Continue reading →

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Anti-terrorism training under way in Salem

Posted on April 28, 2011 1:30 am by David

Anti-terrorism training under way in Salem By David Collins Publication: The Day Published 04/27/2011 12:00 AM It seems like a strange rural outpost for a company known best for its mercenary-like work for the U.S. military. But there on Route … Continue reading →

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Firms plan private war against pirates

Posted on April 28, 2011 1:27 am by David

Firms plan private war against pirates Published: April 26, 2011 at 3:39 PM Somali pirates may have captured ship Somali pirates zero in on oil tanker lanes U.N. proposes Somali courts to try pirates MOGADISHU, Somalia, April 26 (UPI) — … Continue reading →

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Written statements from April 25 2011 CWC hearing

Posted on April 26, 2011 4:45 pm by David

CQ Congressional Testimony April 25, 2011 Monday MILITARY CONTRACTING AND OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS; COMMITTEE: SENATE COMMISSION ON WARTIME CONTRACTING IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN Statement of Michael Thibault Co-Chair The Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan Accompanied by: Christopher … Continue reading →

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