PR Newswire Summary of Technology Copy, Jan. 11, 2007 SYS-CON Media
Following is a summary of high technology news releases mitted today by PR Newswire. The full text of these releases is available at the PR Newswire for Journalists, http://media.prnewswire.com/.
Domestic Military Security Firm Under Fire About.com
We're all aware that under Donald Rumsfeld the military accelerated outsourcing -- of contractors and security forces -- in US engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq. But who knew that
More grant inquiries possible Mississippi Press
GAUTIER -- More federal inquiries into Hurricane Katrina-related contracts, such as one awarded to two state legislators, are possible, Rep. Gene Taylor said Thursday.
Audit, mosquitoes made headlines for parish The Daily Iberian
Take your sip of coffee on this final Sunday in 2006 and begin reading about a year when mosquitoes mauled, FEMA floundered, state auditors audited and Bedminster bogged.
Harry Shearer: New Orleans: The Numbers Tell the Story HuffingtonPost
Hard numbers, of permits for electricity to be turned on, of demolition and rebuilding permits, issued by the city. The T-P has a fine analysis of the numbers, and the trends, pointing to the conclusion you could already draw from walking or driving around New Orleans--which I'll be doing again this week: far from sitting around waiting for outside help, the New Orleanians who have any
Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Protecting the Homeland: Meeting Challenges and Looking Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. George Washington University Well, I want to thank the provost for that very kind introduction and for reminding you all that I've been here before. And it's been a welcome occasion for me, and I hope it's been welcome for you, as well.
Greg Palast IV: New Orleans - One Year Later Scoop.co.nz
"The White House knew [the levees broke] because the Army Corps of Engineers sent them photographs.
Auditors: Katrina waste could top $2 billion CNN.com
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The tally for Hurricane Katrina waste could top $2 billion next year because half of the lucrative government contracts valued at $500,000 or greater for cleanup work are being awarded with little competition.
Conspiracy at work in the NFL? Deseret Morning News
Paging Oliver Stone. Former BYU physics professor Steve Jones, pick up a white conspiracy phone.
Katrina fraud audit Mississippi Press
GAUTIER -- Like thousands of other Coast homeowners, Escatawpa resident Richard Hall has had to jump through hoops to try to get federal money to financially recover from Hurricane Katrina.

FEMA: Katrina Cottages won't be long-term housing option - The
which was awarded the $74 million contract FEMA gave Louisiana. Mississippi's proposal to FEMA included the construction of 7261 Park Models - large
GAO-06-454 Hurricane Katrina: Army Corps of Engineers Contract for
FEMA action request form. signed by Mississippi. Emergency Management. Agency (MEMA). Wed., Sept. 14th. Corps contract. specialist. contacts Akima
REview of H;urricane Katrina Activities, City of Wiggins
City of Wiggins, Mississippi. FEMA Disaster Number 1604-DR-MS Also, the city's contracts for debris removal activities were competitively
City of Columbus, Mississippi, FEMA Disaster No. 1360-DR-MS, Audit
Columbus, Mississippi. The objective of the audit was to determine whether guidance (FEMA Guide 325) states that time-and-material contracts for debris
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after Katrina hit Mississippi, Bechtel installed 12.5 times more housing units Bechtel also exceeded the contract goals set by FEMA for the use of the
The Education Wonks: F.E.M.A. Is A Synonym For P.O.R.K. - Thoughts
All across storm-ravaged Mississippi, FEMA is making some folks from Alaska a $40 million no-bid contract, the classrooms cost FEMA nearly $90000 each,
Mississippi Democrats: More love for FEMA
Provided by a politically connected Alaskan-owned business under a $40 million no-bid contract, the classrooms cost FEMA nearly $90000 each,
Many Contracts for Storm Work Raise Questions
While several federal agencies have approved contracts, FEMA and the Army Corps But three communities in Mississippi, which found their own contractors
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing “An Oversight Hearing
obtaining a contract directly with FEMA. In an effort to offer a strong proposal, we. attended a pre-bid conference sponsored by FEMA in Biloxi, Mississippi
NPR : Gulf Coast Firms Question Government Contracts
Another contract winner, Rosemary Barbour -- the wife of Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour's nephew -- has also raised some eyebrows. FEMA spokesman Aaron contract+fema+in+mississippi: contract+fema+in+mississippi