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103
Ibid.
Ibid.
104
Ibid.
Ibid.
105
Ibid.
Ibid.
106
Ibid.
Ibid.
107
Remarks as delivered by Inspector General Joseph E. Schmitz of the Department of Defense, Information Assurance Industry Day, Arlington, Virginia, March 30, 2004.
Remarks as delivered by Inspector General Joseph E. Schmitz of the Department of Defense, Information Assurance Industry Day, Arlington, Virginia, March 30, 2004.
108
Transcript of Joseph Schmitz’s remarks as prepared for delivery at the City Club of Cleveland, June 25, 2004.
Transcript of Joseph Schmitz’s remarks as prepared for delivery at the City Club of Cleveland, June 25, 2004.
109
Ibid.
Ibid.
110
Ibid.
Ibid.
111
Ibid.
Ibid.
112
T. Christian Miller, “The Scrutinizer Finds Himself Under Scrutiny,”
Los Angeles Times,
September 25, 2005.
T. Christian Miller, “The Scrutinizer Finds Himself Under Scrutiny,”
Los Angeles Times,
September 25, 2005.
113
Ibid.
Ibid.
114
Ibid.
Ibid.
115
Remarks as delivered by Inspector General Joseph E. Schmitz of the Department of Defense, Von Steuben Monument Dedication: “The Role of Inspectors General in Defending American Values,” Monmouth Battlefield, Monmouth, New Jersey, May 15, 2004.
Remarks as delivered by Inspector General Joseph E. Schmitz of the Department of Defense, Von Steuben Monument Dedication: “The Role of Inspectors General in Defending American Values,” Monmouth Battlefield, Monmouth, New Jersey, May 15, 2004.
116
Transcript of Joseph Schmitz’s remarks as prepared for delivery at the City Club of Cleveland, June 25, 2004.
Transcript of Joseph Schmitz’s remarks as prepared for delivery at the City Club of Cleveland, June 25, 2004.
117
T. Christian Miller,
Blood Money,
p. 57.
T. Christian Miller,
Blood Money,
p. 57.
118
T. Christian Miller, “The Scrutinizer Finds Himself Under Scrutiny,”
Los Angeles Times,
September 25, 2005.
T. Christian Miller, “The Scrutinizer Finds Himself Under Scrutiny,”
Los Angeles Times,
September 25, 2005.
119
T. Christian Miller,
Blood Money
, pp. 55-68.
T. Christian Miller,
Blood Money
, pp. 55-68.
120
T. Christian Miller, “Pentagon Investigator Resigning: Joseph E. Schmitz, the Defense Department’s Inspector General, Is Suspected of Blocking Investigations of Senior Bush Officials,”
Los Angeles Times,
September 3, 2005.
T. Christian Miller, “Pentagon Investigator Resigning: Joseph E. Schmitz, the Defense Department’s Inspector General, Is Suspected of Blocking Investigations of Senior Bush Officials,”
Los Angeles Times,
September 3, 2005.
121
T. Christian Miller, “The Conflict in Iraq: Pentagon Deputy’s Probes in Iraq Weren’t Authorized, Officials Say,”
Los Angeles Times,
July 7, 2004.
T. Christian Miller, “The Conflict in Iraq: Pentagon Deputy’s Probes in Iraq Weren’t Authorized, Officials Say,”
Los Angeles Times,
July 7, 2004.
122
T. Christian Miller, “The Scrutinizer Finds Himself Under Scrutiny,”
Los Angeles Times,
September 25, 2005.
T. Christian Miller, “The Scrutinizer Finds Himself Under Scrutiny,”
Los Angeles Times,
September 25, 2005.
123
T. Christian Miller,
Blood Money
, p. 68.
T. Christian Miller,
Blood Money
, p. 68.
124
T. Christian Miller, “The Scrutinizer Finds Himself Under Scrutiny,”
Los Angeles Times,
September 25, 2005.
T. Christian Miller, “The Scrutinizer Finds Himself Under Scrutiny,”
Los Angeles Times,
September 25, 2005.
125
Author copy of press release.
Author copy of press release.
126
Ibid.
Ibid.
127
Ibid.
Ibid.
128
Author copy of letter dated July 27, 2005.
Author copy of letter dated July 27, 2005.
129
Ibid.
Ibid.
130
T. Christian Miller, “Pentagon Investigator Resigning: Joseph E. Schmitz, the Defense Department’s Inspector General, Is Suspected of Blocking Investigations of Senior Bush Officials,”
Los Angeles Times,
September 3, 2005.
T. Christian Miller, “Pentagon Investigator Resigning: Joseph E. Schmitz, the Defense Department’s Inspector General, Is Suspected of Blocking Investigations of Senior Bush Officials,”
Los Angeles Times,
September 3, 2005.
131
T. Christian Miller, “Pentagon Ousts Official Under FBI Investigation,”
Los Angeles Times
, December 11, 2004.]
T. Christian Miller, “Pentagon Ousts Official Under FBI Investigation,”
Los Angeles Times
, December 11, 2004.]
132
Author copy: Joseph E. Schmitz, “Inspecting Sex Slavery Through the Fog of Moral Relativism,” September 18, 2004.
Author copy: Joseph E. Schmitz, “Inspecting Sex Slavery Through the Fog of Moral Relativism,” September 18, 2004.
133
Ibid.
Ibid.
134
Cam Simpson, “Commander: Contractors Violating U.S. Trafficking Laws,”
Chicago Tribune,
April 23, 2006.
Cam Simpson, “Commander: Contractors Violating U.S. Trafficking Laws,”
Chicago Tribune,
April 23, 2006.
135
The series “Pipeline to Peril” by Cam Simpson was published in
Chicago Tribune,
October 9-10, 2005.
The series “Pipeline to Peril” by Cam Simpson was published in
Chicago Tribune,
October 9-10, 2005.
136
Cam Simpson, “Commander: Contractors Violating U.S. Trafficking Laws,”
Chicago Tribune,
April 23, 2006.
Cam Simpson, “Commander: Contractors Violating U.S. Trafficking Laws,”
Chicago Tribune,
April 23, 2006.
137
Ibid.
Ibid.
138
Ibid.
Ibid.
139
Mike Allen, “Details on Boeing Deal Sought; Senators Raise Questions About White House Involvement,”
Washington Post,
June 8, 2005.
Mike Allen, “Details on Boeing Deal Sought; Senators Raise Questions About White House Involvement,”
Washington Post,
June 8, 2005.
140
Greg Schneider and Renae Merle, “Pentagon to Lease Boeing Tanker Planes: Unusual Deal Saves Jobs; McCain Alleges Bias,”
Washington Post,
May 24, 2003.
Greg Schneider and Renae Merle, “Pentagon to Lease Boeing Tanker Planes: Unusual Deal Saves Jobs; McCain Alleges Bias,”
Washington Post,
May 24, 2003.
141
Ibid.
Ibid.
142
Ibid.
Ibid.
143
Peter Spiegel, “Pentagon Gives Go-Ahead Over Boeing Deal,”
Financial Times,
May 24, 2003.
Peter Spiegel, “Pentagon Gives Go-Ahead Over Boeing Deal,”
Financial Times,
May 24, 2003.
144
Caroline Daniel, James Harding, Joshua Chaffin, and Marianne Brun-Rovet, “A Cosy Relationship: Boeing’s Pentagon Deal Bears Testament to Its Skilful Lobbying Efforts,”
Financial Times,
December 8, 2003.
Caroline Daniel, James Harding, Joshua Chaffin, and Marianne Brun-Rovet, “A Cosy Relationship: Boeing’s Pentagon Deal Bears Testament to Its Skilful Lobbying Efforts,”
Financial Times,
December 8, 2003.
145
Ibid.
Ibid.
146
Greg Schneider and Renae Merle, “Pentagon to Lease Boeing Tanker Planes: Unusual Deal Saves Jobs; McCain Alleges Bias,”
Washington Post,
May 24, 2003.
Greg Schneider and Renae Merle, “Pentagon to Lease Boeing Tanker Planes: Unusual Deal Saves Jobs; McCain Alleges Bias,”
Washington Post,
May 24, 2003.
147
Renae Merle, “Lockheed Adds Director Fresh From the Pentagon,”
Washington Post,
June 27, 2003.
Renae Merle, “Lockheed Adds Director Fresh From the Pentagon,”
Washington Post,
June 27, 2003.
148
Caroline Daniel, James Harding, Joshua Chaffin, and Marianne Brun-Rovet, “A Cosy Relationship: Boeing’s Pentagon Deal Bears Testament to Its Skilful Lobbying Efforts,”
Financial Times,
December 8, 2003.
Caroline Daniel, James Harding, Joshua Chaffin, and Marianne Brun-Rovet, “A Cosy Relationship: Boeing’s Pentagon Deal Bears Testament to Its Skilful Lobbying Efforts,”
Financial Times,
December 8, 2003.
149
“Holes in the Tanker Story,”
Washington Post,
June 20, 2005.
“Holes in the Tanker Story,”
Washington Post,
June 20, 2005.
150
R. Jeffrey Smith, “Tanker Inquiry Finds Rumsfeld’s Attention Was Elsewhere,”
Washington Post,
June 20, 2006.
R. Jeffrey Smith, “Tanker Inquiry Finds Rumsfeld’s Attention Was Elsewhere,”
Washington Post,
June 20, 2006.
151
Mike Allen, “Details on Boeing Deal Sought; Senators Raise Questions About White House Involvement,”
Washington Post,
June 8, 2005.
Mike Allen, “Details on Boeing Deal Sought; Senators Raise Questions About White House Involvement,”
Washington Post,
June 8, 2005.
152
Author copy of Senator Grassley letter to Schmitz, dated August 8, 2005.
Author copy of Senator Grassley letter to Schmitz, dated August 8, 2005.
153
Ibid.
Ibid.
154
“Holes in the Tanker Story,”
Washington Post,
June 20, 2005.
“Holes in the Tanker Story,”
Washington Post,
June 20, 2005.
155
R. Jeffrey Smith, “Tanker Inquiry Finds Rumsfeld’s Attention Was Elsewhere,”
Washington Post,
June 20, 2006.
R. Jeffrey Smith, “Tanker Inquiry Finds Rumsfeld’s Attention Was Elsewhere,”
Washington Post,
June 20, 2006.
156
Ibid.
Ibid.
157
Mike Allen, “Details on Boeing Deal Sought; Senators Raise Questions About White House Involvement,”
Washington Post,
June 8, 2005.
Mike Allen, “Details on Boeing Deal Sought; Senators Raise Questions About White House Involvement,”
Washington Post,
June 8, 2005.
158
“Holes in the Tanker Story,”
Washington Post,
June 20, 2005.
“Holes in the Tanker Story,”
Washington Post,
June 20, 2005.
159
Transcript, “Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee,” June 7, 2005.
Transcript, “Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee,” June 7, 2005.
160
U.S. Senate lobbying registration records.
U.S. Senate lobbying registration records.
161
Ibid.
Ibid.
162
Author copy of Senator Grassley letter to Schmitz, dated August 8, 2005.
Author copy of Senator Grassley letter to Schmitz, dated August 8, 2005.
163
Alicia Mundy, “Material Withheld from Tanker Report Angers Senate Panel; Many Names, Data Blacked Out—Key Pentagon Official Refused to Aid Probe,”
Seattle Times,
June 8, 2005.
Alicia Mundy, “Material Withheld from Tanker Report Angers Senate Panel; Many Names, Data Blacked Out—Key Pentagon Official Refused to Aid Probe,”
Seattle Times,
June 8, 2005.
164
Joe Milicia, “Inspector General Says Prisoner Abuse Result of ‘Bad Eggs,’” Associated Press, June 25, 2004.
Joe Milicia, “Inspector General Says Prisoner Abuse Result of ‘Bad Eggs,’” Associated Press, June 25, 2004.
165
“DoD Inspector General Lauds Bremer,” American Forces Information Service, November 15, 2004.
“DoD Inspector General Lauds Bremer,” American Forces Information Service, November 15, 2004.
166
Ibid.
Ibid.
167
Ibid.
Ibid.
168
Remarks as delivered by Department of Defense Inspector General Joseph E. Schmitz to Order of Malta, Federal Association, USA, at the Church of the Little Flower, Bethesda, Maryland, February 5, 2005.
Remarks as delivered by Department of Defense Inspector General Joseph E. Schmitz to Order of Malta, Federal Association, USA, at the Church of the Little Flower, Bethesda, Maryland, February 5, 2005.
169
Blackwater USA press release, “Red Cross-Blackwater Fundraiser and Silent Auction a Huge Success!” November 23, 2005.
Blackwater USA press release, “Red Cross-Blackwater Fundraiser and Silent Auction a Huge Success!” November 23, 2005.
170
George Cahlink, “Defense IG Schmitz Leaves for Senior Post With Blackwater,”
Defense Daily,
September 1, 2005.
George Cahlink, “Defense IG Schmitz Leaves for Senior Post With Blackwater,”
Defense Daily,
September 1, 2005.
CHAPTER 19
1
Blackwater USA press release, “Blackwater USA Continues to Support Katrina Devastated Areas; Aid Focuses on Humanitarian, Security and Clean Up Needs,” September 13, 2005.
Blackwater USA press release, “Blackwater USA Continues to Support Katrina Devastated Areas; Aid Focuses on Humanitarian, Security and Clean Up Needs,” September 13, 2005.
2
Unless otherwise noted, descriptions of Blackwater’s operations and quotes from its personnel in New Orleans are from the author’s time there in September 2005.
Unless otherwise noted, descriptions of Blackwater’s operations and quotes from its personnel in New Orleans are from the author’s time there in September 2005.
3
Alex Berenson and John M. Broder, “Police Begin Seizing Guns of Civilians,”
New York Times,
September 9, 2005.
Alex Berenson and John M. Broder, “Police Begin Seizing Guns of Civilians,”
New York Times,
September 9, 2005.
4
Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater: On American Soil,”
Virginian-Pilot,
July 27, 2006.
Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater: On American Soil,”
Virginian-Pilot,
July 27, 2006.
5
Ibid.
Ibid.
6
Ted Roelofs, “Iraq or New Orleans, It’s All Part of the Job; Former Kentwood Cop Describes War-like Horrors from Security Assignment,”
Grand Rapids Press,
September 13, 2005.
Ted Roelofs, “Iraq or New Orleans, It’s All Part of the Job; Former Kentwood Cop Describes War-like Horrors from Security Assignment,”
Grand Rapids Press,
September 13, 2005.
7
Ibid.
Ibid.
8
Frank Borelli, “Blackwater in Louisiana,”
SwatDigest.com
, September 8, 2005.
Frank Borelli, “Blackwater in Louisiana,”
SwatDigest.com
, September 8, 2005.
9
Griff Witte, “Private Security Contractors Head to Gulf,”
Washington Post,
September 8, 2005.
Griff Witte, “Private Security Contractors Head to Gulf,”
Washington Post,
September 8, 2005.
10
Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater Employees Create a Stir in New Orleans,”
Virginian-Pilot,
September 15, 2005.
Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater Employees Create a Stir in New Orleans,”
Virginian-Pilot,
September 15, 2005.
11
Blackwater USA press release, “Blackwater Joins Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort!” September 1, 2005.
Blackwater USA press release, “Blackwater Joins Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort!” September 1, 2005.
12
Blackwater USA press release, “Blackwater USA Continues to Support Katrina Devastated Areas; Aid Focuses on Humanitarian, Security and Clean Up Needs,” September 13, 2005.
Blackwater USA press release, “Blackwater USA Continues to Support Katrina Devastated Areas; Aid Focuses on Humanitarian, Security and Clean Up Needs,” September 13, 2005.
13
Interview, May 2006.
Interview, May 2006.
14
Lolly Bowean and Deborah Horan, “Outsiders Come Looking for Work,”
Chicago Tribune,
September 18, 2005.
Lolly Bowean and Deborah Horan, “Outsiders Come Looking for Work,”
Chicago Tribune,
September 18, 2005.
15
August Cole, “From Green Zone to French Quarter,”
MarketWatch,
September 18, 2005.
August Cole, “From Green Zone to French Quarter,”
MarketWatch,
September 18, 2005.
16
Blackwater Tactical Weekly,
September 19, 2005.
Blackwater Tactical Weekly,
September 19, 2005.
17
August Cole, “From Green Zone to French Quarter,”
MarketWatch,
September 18, 2005.
August Cole, “From Green Zone to French Quarter,”
MarketWatch,
September 18, 2005.
18
Author copy of Erik Prince’s speech at West 2006 conference in San Diego, January 11, 2006.
Author copy of Erik Prince’s speech at West 2006 conference in San Diego, January 11, 2006.
19
Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater: On American Soil,”
Virginian-Pilot,
July 27, 2006.
Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater: On American Soil,”
Virginian-Pilot,
July 27, 2006.
20
Ibid.
Ibid.
21
Author copy of contract.
Author copy of contract.
22
Interviews, September 2005.
Interviews, September 2005.
23
Author copy of government contract records.
Author copy of government contract records.
24
Interview, June 2006.
Interview, June 2006.
25
Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater: On American Soil,”
Virginian-Pilo
t, July 27, 2006.
Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater: On American Soil,”
Virginian-Pilo
t, July 27, 2006.
26
Bruce Alpert, “Democrats Fight Repeal of Prevailing Wage Law; Recovery Contractors Can Reduce Salaries,”
Times-Picayune
(New Orleans), September 27, 2005.
Bruce Alpert, “Democrats Fight Repeal of Prevailing Wage Law; Recovery Contractors Can Reduce Salaries,”
Times-Picayune
(New Orleans), September 27, 2005.
27
Pratap Chatterjee, “Big, Easy Iraqi-Style Contracts Flood New Orleans,”
CorpWatch,
September 20, 2005.
Pratap Chatterjee, “Big, Easy Iraqi-Style Contracts Flood New Orleans,”
CorpWatch,
September 20, 2005.
28
Rita J. King, “A High-Stakes Game With Almost No Rules,”
CorpWatch,
August 16, 2006.
Rita J. King, “A High-Stakes Game With Almost No Rules,”
CorpWatch,
August 16, 2006.
29
Ibid.
Ibid.
30
Spencer S. Hsu, “$400 Million FEMA Contracts Now Total $3.4 Billion,”
Washington Post,
August 9, 2006.
Spencer S. Hsu, “$400 Million FEMA Contracts Now Total $3.4 Billion,”
Washington Post,
August 9, 2006.
31
“Fluor’s Slowed Iraq Work Frees It for Gulf Coast,” Reuters, September 9, 2005.
“Fluor’s Slowed Iraq Work Frees It for Gulf Coast,” Reuters, September 9, 2005.
32
Christian Parenti, “New Orleans: Raze or Rebuild?”
The Nation
online, September 12, 2005.
Christian Parenti, “New Orleans: Raze or Rebuild?”
The Nation
online, September 12, 2005.
33
Interviews, September 2005.
Interviews, September 2005.
34
Christopher Cooper, “Old-Line Families Escape Worst of Flood and Plot the Future,”
Wall Street Journal,
September 8, 2005.
Christopher Cooper, “Old-Line Families Escape Worst of Flood and Plot the Future,”
Wall Street Journal,
September 8, 2005.
35
Interview, September 2006.
Interview, September 2006.
36
ISI Web site,
www.isiusa.us/html/about.swf
, captured December 7, 2006.
ISI Web site,
www.isiusa.us/html/about.swf
, captured December 7, 2006.
37
Transcript, “U.S. Senators Tom Coburn (R-Ok) and Barack Obama (D-Il) Hold a News Conference on Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts,” September 14, 2005.
Transcript, “U.S. Senators Tom Coburn (R-Ok) and Barack Obama (D-Il) Hold a News Conference on Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts,” September 14, 2005.
38
Author copy of letter.
Author copy of letter.
39
Author copy of letter.
Author copy of letter.
40
Interview, 2006.
Interview, 2006.
41
Author copy of memo.
Author copy of memo.
42
Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater: On American Soil,”
Virginian-Pilot,
July 27, 2006.
Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater: On American Soil,”
Virginian-Pilot,
July 27, 2006.
43
Renae Merle, “Storm-Wracked Parish Considers Hired Guns: Contractors in Louisiana Would Make Arrests, Carry Weapons,”
Washington Post,
March 14, 2006.
Renae Merle, “Storm-Wracked Parish Considers Hired Guns: Contractors in Louisiana Would Make Arrests, Carry Weapons,”
Washington Post,
March 14, 2006.
44
LeRoy v. Blackwater USA,
filed August 25, 2005, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.
LeRoy v. Blackwater USA,
filed August 25, 2005, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.
45
Joanne Kimberlin, “Fort Swaggart: Bible Campus Becomes Blackwater Base,”
Virginian-Pilot,
July 27, 2006.
Joanne Kimberlin, “Fort Swaggart: Bible Campus Becomes Blackwater Base,”
Virginian-Pilot,
July 27, 2006.
46
Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater: On American Soil,”
Virginian-Pilot,
July 27, 2006.
Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater: On American Soil,”
Virginian-Pilot,
July 27, 2006.
47
Author copy of Erik Prince’s speech at West 2006 conference in San Diego, January 11, 2006.
Author copy of Erik Prince’s speech at West 2006 conference in San Diego, January 11, 2006.
48
Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater: On American Soil,”
Virginian-Pilot,
July 27, 2006.
Joanne Kimberlin and Bill Sizemore, “Blackwater: On American Soil,”
Virginian-Pilot,
July 27, 2006.
49
Terry Rodgers, “Finish the Fence, Congressmen Say; Republican Leaders Gather at Border to Promote ‘Real ID Act,’”
San Diego Union-Tribune,
March 30, 2005.
Terry Rodgers, “Finish the Fence, Congressmen Say; Republican Leaders Gather at Border to Promote ‘Real ID Act,’”
San Diego Union-Tribune,
March 30, 2005.
50
Press Release, “Rep. Rohrabacher Commends Minuteman Project,” April 19, 2005.
Press Release, “Rep. Rohrabacher Commends Minuteman Project,” April 19, 2005.
51
Dan Robinson, “US Citizen Volunteers on Border Security: We Won’t Stop,”
Voice of America,
May 12, 2005.
Dan Robinson, “US Citizen Volunteers on Border Security: We Won’t Stop,”
Voice of America,
May 12, 2005.
52
Transcript, “Hearing of the Management, Integration, and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee. Subject: Training More Border Agents: How the Department of Homeland Security Can Increase Training Capacity More Effectively,” May 24, 2005.
Transcript, “Hearing of the Management, Integration, and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee. Subject: Training More Border Agents: How the Department of Homeland Security Can Increase Training Capacity More Effectively,” May 24, 2005.
53
Ibid.
Ibid.
54
Ibid.
Ibid.
55
Blackwater Tactical Weekly,
June 13, 2005.
Blackwater Tactical Weekly,
June 13, 2005.
56
Stephen Losey, “Border Patrol Should Consider Outsourcing its Training, Lawmaker Says,”
Federal Times,
May 27, 2005.
Stephen Losey, “Border Patrol Should Consider Outsourcing its Training, Lawmaker Says,”
Federal Times,
May 27, 2005.
57
Blackwater USA press release, “Red Cross-Blackwater Fundraiser and Silent Auction a Huge Success!” November 23, 2005.
Blackwater USA press release, “Red Cross-Blackwater Fundraiser and Silent Auction a Huge Success!” November 23, 2005.
58
Ibid.
Ibid.
59
Blackwater Tactical Weekly,
August 28, 2006.
Blackwater Tactical Weekly,
August 28, 2006.
60
Author copy of memo dated September 16, 2005.
Author copy of memo dated September 16, 2005.
61
Jeffrey H. Birnbaum and James V. Grimaldi, “Lobby Firm Is Scandal Casualty; Abramoff, DeLay Publicity Blamed for Shutdown,”
Washington Post,
January 10, 2006.
Jeffrey H. Birnbaum and James V. Grimaldi, “Lobby Firm Is Scandal Casualty; Abramoff, DeLay Publicity Blamed for Shutdown,”
Washington Post,
January 10, 2006.
62
Government lobbying records.
Government lobbying records.
63
Judy Sarasohn, “Security Contractors Try Friendly Persuasion,”
Washington Post,
December 22, 2005; government lobbying records.
Judy Sarasohn, “Security Contractors Try Friendly Persuasion,”
Washington Post,
December 22, 2005; government lobbying records.
64
Government lobbying records.
Government lobbying records.
65
Erik Prince bio from Prince Manufacturing.
Erik Prince bio from Prince Manufacturing.
66
Paul Kane and John Bresnahan, “Letters Depict a Softer Abramoff,”
Roll Call,
March 29, 2006.
Paul Kane and John Bresnahan, “Letters Depict a Softer Abramoff,”
Roll Call,
March 29, 2006.
67
Author copy of Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation records.
Author copy of Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation records.
68
Toward Tradition Web site,
www.towardtradition.org
.
Toward Tradition Web site,
www.towardtradition.org
.
69
“The Rabbi Responds,”
Seattle Weekly
, January 18, 2006.
“The Rabbi Responds,”
Seattle Weekly
, January 18, 2006.
70
Jack Abramoff plea agreement, January 3, 2006.
Jack Abramoff plea agreement, January 3, 2006.
71
David Postman and Hal Bernton, “Abramoff Used Area Foundation as Conduit for Money,”
Seattle Times,
January 9, 2006.
David Postman and Hal Bernton, “Abramoff Used Area Foundation as Conduit for Money,”
Seattle Times,
January 9, 2006.
72
Ibid.
Ibid.
73
Ibid.
Ibid.
74
Kate Ackley and Tory Newmyer, “Key Clients Quit Alexander Strategy Group; Others Weigh Options,”
Roll Call,
January 11, 2006.
Kate Ackley and Tory Newmyer, “Key Clients Quit Alexander Strategy Group; Others Weigh Options,”
Roll Call,
January 11, 2006.
75
Anna Palmer, “Pickups,”
Legal Times,
March 27, 2006.
Anna Palmer, “Pickups,”
Legal Times,
March 27, 2006.
76
Ibid.
Ibid.
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