Could NSA leaks be the demise of the independent defense contractor?

In the wake of 9/11, the US government was forced to turn to independent contractors as it scrambled to beef up defense and intelligence. That influx of private sector employees was never meant to be a long-term solution, but over a decade later, those contracting companies have gained an increasingly prominent position, reports Bloomberg Businessweek. Now Congress is paying attention. Following the leaks that occurred through NSA contractor Booz Allen Hamilton, questions have been raised about ...