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February 1, 2013

By Neil Gordon

Should SIGAR Have Suspension and Debarment Power?



Afghanistan While the government considers whether to grant SIGAR suspension and debarment powers, dozens of companies and individuals suspected of aiding terrorists in Afghanistan remain eligible to receive U.S. taxpayer money.

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Topics: Contract Oversight

January 23, 2013

By Joe Newman

McCaskill: Make Sure We Don't Have Another Benghazi



Sen. McCaskill Sen. Claire McCaskill told reporters she plans to talk to Kerry about embassy security.

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Topics: Contract Oversight

January 23, 2013

By Adam Zagorin

Lawsuit: Kabul Embassy Guards Told to Lie About Long Hours



Contract Oversight Guards responsible for protecting the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, have often worked 14 to 18 hours per day for six or seven days per week and have been directed to file false time records to avoid revealing that they have exceeded the standard 72-h

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Topics: Contract Oversight

January 18, 2013

By Neil Gordon

Company Behind Fireworks Disaster Still a Fed Contractor



Fireworks A company blamed this week for a fatal fireworks explosion is still eligible to receive federal contracts.

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Topics: Contract Oversight

January 11, 2013

By Neil Gordon

Army of One ... Contractor



Contract Oversight Don't like competing for contracts? Head to the Department of Defense, which routinely awards contracts where it solicited or received only one bid.

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Topics: Contract Oversight

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