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Dogs of War: Cost-effective: Myth or fact?
Dogs of War: Cost-effective: Myth or fact?
WASHINGTON, April 25 (UPI) -- If you've heard it once, you've heard it countless times: Governments and corporations turn to private military contractors because it is more cost-effective than using regular military forces. But is it true?
Dogs of War: More oversight needed
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Nowadays "oversight and accountability" are virtually sacred cows. Who could possibly be against it? Judging by the events of recent weeks Uncle Sam for one.
Blackwater 'needs no license' in Iraq
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Questions are being raised about the efficacy of Iraq’s attempt to close down Blackwater's operations in the country after civilian deaths.
Iraq says Blackwater banned after shooting
BAGHDAD, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Iraqi officials said they would withdraw the license of U.S. private military contractor Blackwater and start criminal proceedings against its staff.
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