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newamerica.net - 11/11/2008
Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? | The New America Foundation
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While the U.S. military has long relied on private contractors, the outsourcing of key national security functions has increased dramatically in recent years. From intelligence gathering and logistical support to personal security services, training, and operational support tasks, the efforts ...

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article.nationalreview.com - 11/18/2008
Editors: Iraq Pact
— article.nationalreview.com — Obama will have the chance to preside over a successful endgame in Iraq. This is the gift the surge has given him, if he doesnt throw it away. (more) Editors: Iraq Pact

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signonsandiego.com - 11/6/2008
SignOnSanDiego.com > In Iraq -- U.S. brings brigade home from Iraq six weeks early
— signonsandiego.com — BAGHDAD – Washington will accelerate its plans to reduce the number of combat troops in Iraq by bringing a brigade home this month, six weeks earlier than anticipated, the U.S. military said on Thursday. The 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, ... (more) SignOnSanDiego.com > In Iraq -- U.S. brings brigade ...

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Friends like these - The National Newspaper
thenational.ae - 11/12/2008
Friends like these - The National Newspaper
— thenational.ae — America doesn't know how alone it is in Iraq, writes Patrick Cockburn . Over the past five years, America and its Iraqi allies have pointed triumphantly at a series of spurious milestones meant to mark turning points on the road to stability and ... (more) Friends like these - The National Newspaper

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Changing the Culture of Pentagon Contracting
The Washington Note — ... The New America Foundation will be hosting an official report release event Friday at 9:30 am. Michael Cohen, co-author of Changing the Culture of Pentagon Contracting, will be joined by military affairs columnist ...

Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? - Event at New America Foundation
democracyarsenal.org —   For those of you interested in the issue of private contractor issue, I will be hosting an event tomorrow at New America Foundation to unveil our new report, Changing the Culture of Military Contracting. Hope to see some of you there! RSVP here Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? While the U.S. military has long relied on private contractors, the outsourcing of key national security functions has increased dramatically in recent years. From intelligence gathering and logistical ...

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