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Full transcript – “GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS EXPLOITING OVERSEAS WORKERS” hearing
The following is the full, although unofficial, transcript of the November 2, 2011 hearing “GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS EXPLOITING OVERSEAS WORKERS” by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations, and Procurement Reform at which … Continue reading
Are Government Contractors Exploiting Workers Overseas?
I will be testifying at this congressional hearing, which starts at 10:00 on Wednesday, November 2. It may very well be televised. I recommend checking the C-Span schedule that morning for details. Are Government Contractors Exploiting Workers Overseas?“‘ Subcommittee … Continue reading
You Want Chicken Pox with That? Posted: 8/8/11 01:32 PM ET By David Isenberg Historically, militaries have suffered as many casualties from infectious diseases as from actual combat, if not more. The U.S. military understands this quite well, which is … Continue reading
KBR Receives LogCAP III Award Fee
March 28, 2011 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time KBR Receives LogCAP III Award Fee HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KBR (NYSE:KBR) announced today that it received a $15.5 million award fee related to its LogCAP III work in Iraq for the six month period … Continue reading
Soldier from W. Babylon dies of rare cancer
Soldier from W. Babylon dies of rare cancer Originally published: January 3, 2011 4:58 PM After a long year of watching the slow death of her husband, Army Sgt. William McKenna, Dina McKenna decided the final goodbye should be dignified … Continue reading
WikiLeaks XXV: Security Firms in Iraq Making a Killing (Figuratively in This Case)
WikiLeaks XXV: Security Firms in Iraq Making a Killing (Figuratively in This Case) By Michael Busch, December 29, 2010 According to an embassy cable written earlier this year, and released last week by the Guardian as part of its WikiLeaks … Continue reading