Eight US Civilians Killed in Afghanistan Blast

Eight U.S. Civilians Killed in Afghanistan Blast (Update1)
Update Dec 31  11 am
The bomber struck inside what one U.S. official described as the fitness center of the heavily guarded U.S.-run post, which serves as an operations and surveillance center for the CIA.
A Taliban spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack and said the bomber [...]

Turkey Shoot, another spy kids adventure

For those of you who have been stalked by Tacticor, Tangiers, or whoever else AIG or  CNA hired to catch you eating a taco chip or something even more devious…… Enjoy

From our favorites at Workers’ Comp Insider

December 3, 2009
Turkey Shoot
William Wehnke, 51, claims to have spotted a wild turkey in his field in rural [...]

The Shadow Army Awaits Deployment

Forgotten and Ignored:  The Shadow Army Awaits Deployment
By: Rayne Monday November 30, 2009 6:55 pm
I was taken to task for allegedly ignoring the role of military-industrial complex corporations in my recent post about the decision-making process leading up to tomorrow’s anticipated announcement regarding U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. Concern about corporate interests is well-placed, but it’s [...]

War Fraud Whistleblowers Under Wraps

Monday 30 November 2009
Truthout
Recently, the Congressional Research Service released an amazing statistic – it will cost one million dollars a year to support one soldier for one year in Afghanistan.
This mind-blowing number partly includes the cost of private contractors who have moved into areas of support that have been strictly military in the past. [...]

Thanksgiving thoughts for AIG, CNA, their claims adjusters, their lawyers and all who enable them

This Thanksgiving if you happen to be giving thanks for your home and the food on your table,  we hope you take a minute to think about the injured contractors’ lives you’ve stomped all over to get them.
Do your families know the things you do to other families for financial gain?

“COUNTING CONTRACTORS: WHERE ARE THEY AND WHAT ARE THEY DOING?”

THE COMMISSION ON WARTIME CONTRACTING IN IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN HOLDS A HEARING ON ACCOUNTABILITY ISSUES IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN, PANEL 1
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
“Counting Contractors: Where Are They and What Are They Doing?” carries the theme of accountability into three important areas of the commission’s work.
I offer this opening on behalf of Co-chair Christopher Shays and [...]

Wives of Baghdad four appeal for help

The wives of four South African men abducted on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, nearly three years ago have made an emotional plea for help to President Jacob Zuma.
Speaking to the media in Pretoria today, the women cried as they spoke of their sadness and hope that they might one day find out what had [...]

Contractors in Iraq to be Subject to American Laws

Under American law, the Defense Base Act, they’ll still be allowed to kill, maim, or allow their employees to be raped, just not anyone else.
Courthouse News Service
by Nick Wilson
WASHINGTON (CN) – Senators introduced legislation Wednesday that would bring foreign military contractors under the jurisdiction of American laws following an appeal from the parents of a [...]

David W. Laconte from Virginia Beach killed by bomb in Afghanistan

Retired SEAL from Virginia Beach slain by bomb in Afghanistan
The Virginian-Pilot
Updated
At a time when many men would have been enjoying retirement, former Navy SEAL David W. LaConte headed back to a combat zone to train American soldiers in the latest military technology.
On Friday, he was killed by a homemade bomb in eastern Afghanistan. [...]

Workers Comp Insider Wins Top National Blog Award

Workers Comp Insider is a favorite of ours here at this blog.
Their perspective on issues facing all aspects of Workers Comp are much appreciated.
Fraudulent claims and bad faith insurance practices are equally destructive to a system meant to protect both workers and employers.   They’ll out you on both sides of the fence.
Thank you Tom Lynch, [...]