Tag: contractors
FBI investigates bogus China computer parts worth...
Investigators fear counterfeit computer parts from China may leave government systems vulnerable to hackers."WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI on Friday said an investigation into the sale of counterfeit Chinese...
Behind TV Analysts, Pentagon’s Hidden Hand - Ne...
This is a must read investigation by the New York Times- a short excerpt. Find out about the Trojan Horse.I do not know how long this lengthy article will be posted. Read it as soon as you can."By DAVID BARSTOWIn the...
Members of Congress Milk War Investments
"Members of the U.S.Congress have as much as $196 million (€126.2 million) collectively invested in companies doing business with the Defense Department, earning millions since the start of the Iraq war, according to a new study by a nonpartisan research group.The review of...
Denman Contracting goes into administration
One of the UK's largest refrigeration contractors Denman Contracting has gone into administration
Bodies of 2 Contractors Found in Iraq
Iraqi civilians, militants, journalists, and U.S. soldiers are by no means the only ones dying as a result of the war in Iraq."WASHINGTON — Two American contractors kidnapped in Iraq more than a year ago have been found dead, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said Monday,...
State Dept. contractors peek at Obama file
Wow this is very intense! Makes you wonder how easy it is fo state workers to access files on us all!"The State Department said Thursday that it fired two people and disciplined a third for inappropriately looking at the passport file of Democratic presidential candidate...
'Severed fingers' of hostages sent to US
The severed fingers of five Americans being held hostage in Iraq have been sent to officials in the United States. Although a grusome package to receive, it does give the family of the victims hope that their...
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors Identify $371...
On February 28, 2008, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the Medicare recovery audit contractor (RAC) status document for fiscal year 2007 indicating that RACs in New York, California and Florida identified and corrected $371.5 million in improper payments.
Inside The Seamy World of War Profiteers
From prostitutes to Super Bowl tickets, a federal probe reveals how KBR, a subsidiary of Halliburton and other private contractors in Iraq cheated the US Government, it's taxpayers and its servicemen. ...
FBI Gives Private Contractors 'Shoot to Kill' Powers
The FBI has a new set of eyes and ears, and they're being told to protect their infrastructure at any cost. They can even kill without repercussion. Welcome Infragard the private corporate spies and police to...
On the Edgwater Road
"Thousands of commuters face traffic disruption for days after workmen cut through a water main on one of London's busiest routes.
Thousands of gallons of water flooded the Edgware Road and poured into shops and an underground car park when Transport for London contractors...
Medicare Recovery Audit Contributes to Substantia...
Medicare recovery audit accounts for nearly half of a hospital's $28 million financial loss in 2007.
GAO Audit Reveals $90 Million in Questionable Med...
In a recently released report to Congress, the Government Accountability Office reports that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services made approximately $90 million in questionable payments to contractors.
Indonesia sees higher exploration spend in 2008
"Indonesia, Asia-Pacific's only OPEC member, has been offering new exploration rights and financial incentives for its oil fields in a bid to stem a steady decline in production.Southeast Asia's biggest economy had hoped to achieve some $2.3 billion in exploration spending...
(AP) Military Probe Focuses on Iraq Contracts
I found this when actually searching for a probe into Iraq oil contract fraud. I have always had suspicions about these types of fraud going on in Iraq and this war, but you don't always know if something is fact or fiction. Well, when the military starts a "probe", there...
