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CNAS President Dr John Nagl testified before the US federal Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan on the proper role and oversight of security contractors supporting US operations in Southwest Asia. Billions of taxpayer dollars committed to contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan have been implemented with little oversight. Contracting companies themselves crave clearer guidelines. The roles of contractors remain incompletely integrated into the conduct of American operations, and the legal framework within which contractors work remains cloudy.