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David Isenberg – KBR: Failing Upwards

Ms Sparky — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:53:59 +0000

- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" David Isenberg – Huffington Post Author, Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq (Praeger Security International) Posted: March 5, 2010 Up is down, night is day, and now, in the best tradition of George Orwell’s 1984 newspeak KBR — the company that was the subject of a [...]

Not so fast KBR – Lawmakers demand answers from Pentagon

Forseti — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:13:40 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Lawmakers challenge Army decisions on KBR By Andrea Shalal-Esa – 7:31pm EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lawmakers in the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday questioned the Army’s continued use of KBR Inc for logistics work in Iraq in the face of confirmed reports of poor past performance. Representative Edolphus [...]

Army decision to deny millions in bonuses to KBR is “Right call, but only fist step”

Ms Sparky — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:15:23 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" American Chronicle – Congressional Desk February 26, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), who chaired Senate hearings on electrocutions of soldiers in Iraq resulting from shoddy contracting work by KBR, said Thursday the Army´s decision to deny million of dollars in bonuses to the firm for [...]

KBR loses $25M in award fee bonuses for poor performance in Iraq (updated)

Ms Sparky — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:15:50 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" They didn’t just lose $25M….they got ZERO! This is a classic example of how one person can make a difference. I do believe KBR underestimated Cheryl Harris’ tenacity. I applaud you Cheryl! Contractor linked to Iraq death loses $25M in fees By KIMBERLY HEFLING Associated Press Writer Feb 24, 10:42 PM [...]

Does anyone know what day this is?

Ms Sparky — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:14:27 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" I would have liked to ask some very specific people if they know what day this. But, due to the fact that Heather turned down my Facebook friend request, I find it highly unlikely she or the others would reply to an email. So, the answers to [...]

Ms Sparky’s “Top 10″ villainous blogging inspirations for 2009

Ms Sparky — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:00:35 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" !HAPPY NEW YEAR! What would the end of the year be without a “Top 10″ list? I have seen “Top 10″ best, “Top 10″ worst and just about every other “Top 10″ list you can think of. So I decided I would create my very own. It was [...]

Yes, KBR, Congress is Talking About You-Huffington Post

Ms Sparky — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:43:48 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Another insightful story from The Huffington Post! Well done!! To read any of the 100’s of post I have publish on KBR just pick a category on the left! David Isenberg – Huffington Post Author, Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq Posted: December 26, 2009 03:29 PM Although it was [...]

Second company sued in SSG Ryan Maseth electrocution death

Ms Sparky — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:35:59 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Second company sued in Shaler soldier’s electrocution By Robin Acton TRIBUNE-REVIEW Tuesday, December 22, 2009 The parents of a Shaler, PA Green Beret electrocuted in his shower in Iraq in 2008 filed a federal lawsuit Monday against a San Francisco firm that once maintained electrical systems in his living quarters. Douglas Maseth [...]

Janine Hermanson still seeks answers in Adams electrocution death

Ms Sparky — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:12:06 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Nearly four months later, Janine Hermanson still searches for answers regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband Adam Hermanson who was electrocuted and died in his shower. This happened at Triple Canopy’s Camp Olympia in the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq on September 1, 2009. (For [...]

Widow pleads for information about electrocution death of husband

Ms Sparky — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:02:10 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Widow Raising New Questions About Electrocutions in Iraq Husband Died While Showering in Baghdad Carol Han – November 25, 2009 WASHINGTON — It appears as if 18 deaths, a congressional probe and new military marching orders were not enough to end a rash of electrocutions in Iraq. Now, a Pennsylvania woman [...]

TENG to perform electrical inspections in Afghanistan

Ms Sparky — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:50:14 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Apparently TENG Associates has been award a US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) contract to perform independent electrical inspections in Afghanistan. TENG will be supplying electrical inspectors to inspect for Task Force POWER. Below is an excerpt from the Department of Defense Inspector General Report dated July 24, [...]

Electrical device to safeguard soldiers from electrocution?

Ms Sparky — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:12:17 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Mother of Shaler soldier electrocuted in Iraq praises Pa. company’s new device By Robin Acton TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, November 23, 2009 A Pennsylvania company today will debut a product designed to prevent accidental electrocutions among military personnel living in mobile units while serving abroad. Fidelity Technologies Corporation will present the electrical circuit protector [...]

“I could actually hear him laugh”

Ms Sparky — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:33:17 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Dear Michael, When I unwrapped the drawing of Ryan and laid eyes on him, I instantly knew that you had captured him and brought him to life. I looked into his eyes and I felt him looking back at me. When I saw his slight smile, I could [...]

It would be nice if the Army helped!

Ms Sparky — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:19:57 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Before I start in on my tirade, I want clarify I only want the best of the best for our soldiers and encourage them to do “just about” whatever it takes to make their lives are more comfortable. But…I would much rather they be uncomfortable than have [...]

Arrogance instead of answers for the Hermanson family

Ms Sparky — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:04:12 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Adam V. Hermanson, 25, died needlessly on September 1, 2009 when he was electrocuted in his shower at Camp Olympia in the International (Green) Zone in Baghdad, Iraq while working for security contractor Triple Canopy. It has been 2 1/2 months since Adam died and his family [...]

KBR prefers to defer electrical inspections in Iraq

Ms Sparky — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:52:41 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Task force re-inspecting U.S. facilities in Iraq for faulty wiring By Lisa Novak, Stars and Stripes Mideast edition, Sunday, November 1, 2009 An Army task force re-inspecting thousands of potentially unsafe U.S. facilities in Iraq for faulty electrical wiring says a contractor previously ordered to conduct inspections of its own [...]

Pentagon Investigating Iraq Electrocution Death-Adam Hermanson

Ms Sparky — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:50:45 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Updated October 30, 2009: Click HERE to read the full letter from Under Secretary of Defense Ashon B. Carter sent in response to Rep Carol Shea-Porter’s letter dated September 17, 2009 with regards to Adam Hermanson’s death. (click HERE for Rep Carol Shea-Porters letter) Pentagon Investigating Iraq Electrocution [...]

Adam Hermanson’s family still seeks answers

Ms Sparky — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:31:41 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Terror In Iraq Local Woman Seeks Answers About Her Husband’s Death Barbara C. Barrett POSTED: October 27, 2009 MUNCY – On September 1 at 11:30 in the evening, Janine Hermanson received a phone call from the US Embassy in Iraq that her husband, Adam Hermanson was found dead in the shower. [...]

Army continues criminal probes into Iraq electrocutions

Ms Sparky — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:19:52 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" By Lisa M. Novak, Stars and Stripes Mideast edition, Sunday, October 4, 2009 It was near 100 degrees on May 8, 2004, when Spc. Chase Whitham and a few other soldiers decided to cool off in the swimming pool at Forward Operating Base Patriot in Mosul, Iraq. A junior officer [...]

Senator Casey cracksdown on DoD contactors

Ms Sparky — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:16:47 +0000

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- is a post from: "Ms Sparky" Casey pushes crackdown on government contractors By Robin Acton Saturday, October 3, 2009 One month after the latest electrocution in Iraq, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey has proposed an amendment to a defense appropriations bill that would hold government contractors accountable for the safety of overseas military personnel and civilians working [...]