Rapid Fire: 2011-01-05

Rapid Fire: 2011-01-05

* After a bit of a panic, US immigration has extended a deadline for American companies to certify, under penalty of perjury, that they’re not improperly sharing “sensitive” information with foreign workers. The new deadline is Feb 20/11. *...
Rapid Fire: 2011-01-05

Rapid Fire 2011-01-04: Afghan Contracts

* $2 billion in Afghan infrastructure projects under the US military’s Commander’s Emergency Response Program [PDF] are in disrepair, according to a report by the Washington Post. See also McClatchey’s ongoing coverage. * Meanwhile, the US Marines...
Rapid Fire: 2011-01-05

Rapid Fire 2011-01-03: Washington State’s Defense Industry

* The Harmony Project – Combating Terrorism Center at West Point releases “Self-Inflicted Wounds: Debates and Divisions within al-Qa’ida and its Periphery.” If you want a snapshot of the war from the other side, this is an excellent starting...