Advisors of influence: Nine members of the Defense Policy Board have ties to defense contractors

By André Verlöy and Daniel Politi

Data by Aron Pilhofer WASHINGTON, March 28, 2003 — Of the 30 members of the Defense Policy Board, the government-appointed group that advis

Excerpts from this story referencing "House Armed Services Committee":

"… Representatives where she was a member of several committees including the House Armed Services Committee and the Transportation Committee. In 2002 she lobbied for such clients as …"

The counterfeit cops

By Te-Ping Chen

Private investigators fight a hidden war against knock-off cigarettes, electronics, toothpaste, and more

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Department of Defense":

"… as selling drugs,” says Loaiza, a former criminal investigator with the U.S. Department of Defense. But when it comes to his 17 investigators, he explains that he does what …"

Tanzania

By Victoria Kreha

AIDS is the leading cause of death in Tanzania, with women between 25 and 34 having the highest rate of HIV infection

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Department of Defense":

"… also forming a partnership with the Ministry of Education and, through the U.S. Department of Defense, is establishing a humanitarian program with the defense department in Tan …"

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Decades after war, millions of unexploded U.S. bombs haunt Laos

By Bobby Caina Calvan

"Bombies," or unexploded bombs dropped long ago still claim lives

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Department of Defense":

"… with $16 million given within the past three years. It also noted that the U.S. Department of Defense has trained and equipped bomb clearance teams.The United States contribute …"