Monthly Archives: August 2011

After Congress, Grayson returns to whistleblower suits

Posted on August 31, 2011 8:45 pm by David

After Congress, Grayson returns to whistleblower suits — posted by Mark Schlueb on August, 29 2011 6:07 PM Former U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson made a name for himself before he went to Congress by suing defense contractors for what he … Continue reading →

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Congressman Tierney to Introduce Legislation on Commission on Wartime Contracting Recommendation

Posted on August 31, 2011 8:38 pm by David

Congressman Tierney to Introduce Legislation on Commission on Wartime Contracting Recommendation August 31, 2011 Washington D.C. – Congressman John Tierney, Ranking Member of the National Security, Homeland Defense, and Foreign Operations Oversight Subcommittee, announced legislation to create a permanent inspector … Continue reading →

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McCaskill Statement on Wartime Contracting Commission report

Posted on August 31, 2011 8:34 pm by David

McCaskill Statement on Wartime Contracting Commission report  August 30, 2011 … “It is shocking that the Commission found such rampant waste, fraud, and abuse in government contracting. It is disgusting to think that nearly a third of the billions and … Continue reading →

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Former Qaddafi Mercenaries Describe Fighting in Libyan War

Posted on August 31, 2011 8:29 pm by David

Former Qaddafi Mercenaries Describe Fighting in Libyan War By Peter Gwin Aug 31 2011, 8:26 AM ET Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of ethnic Tuaregs left Mali to fight for Muammar Qaddafi. Now, some are returning home to tell their story Tuareg … Continue reading →

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Military Spending Waste: Up To $60 Billion In Iraq, Afghanistan War Funds Lost To Poor Planning, Oversight, Fraud

Posted on August 31, 2011 8:25 pm by David

Military Spending Waste: Up To $60 Billion In Iraq, Afghanistan War Funds Lost To Poor Planning, Oversight, Fraud RICHARD LARDNER   08/30/11 06:57 PM ET WASHINGTON — As much as $60 billion in U.S. funds has been lost to waste … Continue reading →

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State Department Mismanages Food Contract in Iraq

Posted on August 31, 2011 7:50 pm by David

State Department Mismanages Food Contract in Iraq August 31, 2011 Who doesn’t like free food? One of the best things about working at the World’s Largest Embassy in Baghdad © is free food. Peter devotes most of a chapter in … Continue reading →

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Panel: Supercommittee should look at wartime contract waste, fraud

Posted on August 31, 2011 7:40 pm by David

Panel: Supercommittee should look at wartime contract waste, fraud By John T. Bennett – 08/31/11 12:18 PM ET The congressional supercommittee will have failed if it opts against looking for ways to implement some of the recommendations being offered by … Continue reading →

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Wartime Contracting Report Makes Clear Case for Reforms

Posted on August 31, 2011 7:07 pm by David

Wartime Contracting Report Makes Clear Case for Reforms As Nisoor Square Anniversary Approaches, CEJA Legislation Lingers in Congress Washington, D.C.—Today as the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan released its final findings on U.S. contractors in those countries, … Continue reading →

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Wartime Contracting Commission releases final report to Congress

Posted on August 31, 2011 6:59 pm by David

Commission on Wartime Contracting CWC-NR-49 Wartime Contracting Commission releases final report to Congress • Pegs waste, fraud in Iraq, Afghanistan at >$30 billion • Sees threat of more waste in unsustainable projects • Faults both government officials and contractors • … Continue reading →

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DynCorp Still Training Afghan Ministry of Interior

Posted on August 31, 2011 6:52 pm by David

DynCorp Still Training Afghan Ministry of Interior Aug 30, 2011 17:58 EDT In late August 2011, Dyncorp International, LLC in Falls Church, VA received a $146.6 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to help train Afghanistan’s Ministry of the Interior personnel, on behalf … Continue reading →

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