The U.S. military has become so dependent on outside contractors like KBR that President Obama couldn't sever ties with these corporations even if he wanted to.
By Pratap Chatterjee Feb 23, 2009
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The American secretary of state warns Kenyans of the dangers of a "culture of impunity"
By Glenn Greenwald
August 5, 2009
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How did the American military become the French Foreign Legion?
By William Astore
February 17, 2009
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The most important question may not be their guilt or innocence in the shooting of Iraqi civilians, but whether they're even subject to U.S. law.
By Alex Koppelman
December 8, 2008
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Europe sends warships to stop pirates off of Somalia while Blackwater offers private security for hire to shipping companies.
By Spiegel staff
November 25, 2008
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Welcome to Baghdad's post-decadent stronghold: Menacing Peruvian mercenaries, Chinese prostitutes, concealed beer and doughnuts -- and Iraqis eyeing a foreboding future.
By Arnon Grunberg
August 4, 2008
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The issue is apparently stalling progress as the two countries negotiate over a long-term U.S. troop presence in Iraq.
By Alex Koppelman
June 10, 2008
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New testimony from witnesses and victims provides the most in-depth, harrowing account to date of the U.S. security firm's deadly rampage in Iraq.
By Jennifer Daskal
December 14, 2007
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State Department granted immunity to Blackwater employees in shooting incident.
By Tim Grieve
October 30, 2007
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Assistant secretary of state gives no reason for his departure.
October 24, 2007
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The notorious security contractor has plans for a military-style complex near the U.S.-Mexico border. Critics worry the firm's "mercenary soldiers" could join the U.S. Border Patrol.
By Eilene Zimmerman
October 23, 2007
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Henry Waxman accuses Blackwater of tax evasion.
October 22, 2007
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Under the cloak of freedom, the U.S. exempted Blackwater and other contractors from Iraqi law -- and destroyed its own democratic credibility.
By Sidney Blumenthal
October 4, 2007
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Tuesday's House Oversight Committee hearing on Blackwater revealed a partisan divide.
October 3, 2007
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Blamed in the deaths of Iraqi civilians, the private security firm has long ties to the White House and prominent Republicans, including Ken Starr.
By Ben Van Heuvelen
October 2, 2007
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On a day when Republicans are embracing mercenaries who kill civilians as "our team," Bruce Springsteen releases another great album, and that's one for our team.
By Joan Walsh
October 2, 2007
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Blackwater's CEO on a "bad situation"
By Tim Grieve
October 2, 2007
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Why is the House checking up on Blackwater? A Republican says Democrats hate all companies that make a profit.
By Tim Grieve
October 2, 2007
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Just how pervasive is the company's role in Iraq?
By Tim Grieve
October 2, 2007
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A Republican representative tries to change the subject.
By Tim Grieve
October 2, 2007
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Outsourcing the war to private military contractors such as Blackwater has shattered the United States' moral authority and its ability to win wars like that in Iraq.
By P.W. Singer
October 2, 2007
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A congressional memo looks into the private security contractor's activities in Iraq, the State Department's responses and taxpayer costs.
October 2, 2007
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A tale of shooting first, shooting drunk and charging a lot for the service.
By Tim Grieve
October 1, 2007
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Blackwater and the State Department to Congress: Back off.
By Tim Grieve
September 26, 2007
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Blackwater USA employees are accused of killing several civilians, but there might not be anyone with the authority to prosecute them.
By Alex Koppelman and Mark Benjamin
September 18, 2007
The military's expanding waistline
Hillary Clinton demands accountability for war crimes
America's imperial police force
Will charges against Blackwater guards stick?
Blackwater vs. Blackbeard off the coast of Africa
Fear and loafing in the Green Zone
Blackwater in Baghdad: "It was a horror movie"
Blackwater's run for the border
Red, white and mercenary in Iraq
Party lines: Video from the Blackwater hearing
The Bush administration's ties to Blackwater
Blackwater and "Magic"
The dark truth about Blackwater
Blackwater by the numbers
What happens to private contractors who kill Iraqis? Maybe nothing
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