Pentagon’s anti-trafficking efforts need improvement

By Laurel Adams

For the past 10 years, the Pentagon has required a clause against human-trafficking on military contracts, but a review by the inspector gen

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"… it difficult to prosecute violations.Prior to the enactment of the clause, U.S. contractors operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina were allegedly involved with sexual s …"

"… ing a criminal investigation. In 2000, Congress passed legislation to hold U.S. contractor and military personnel more accountable.The anti-trafficking clause allows …"

"… ports surfaced with allegations of forced labor and debt bondage against a U.S. contractor in Iraq.Following are other new watchdog reports released by the Governmen …"

Billions for KBR

By Sarah Laskow

Whistleblower Charles M. Smith, who oversaw Pentagon contracts in Iraq, says he was forced out of his job in 2004 after refusing to pay defe

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"… rking in Iraq between those years — over $14 billion. KBR is the largest U.S. contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan, a fact first noted by the Center back in 2003, wh …"