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Business/Financial

After Delays, Coast Guard Hopes To Get Fourth NSC On Contract This Summer

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Monday, May 3rd, 2010

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By Calvin Biesecker The Coast Guard is wrapping up the discussion phase with Northrop Grumman [NOC] as part of the contracting process for the next National Security Cutter (NSC) and soon expects to enter negotiations leading to contract award this summer, according to the head of Coast Guard acquisition. Northrop Grumman, which is responsible for construction for the eight NSCs the Coast Guard plans to buy, submitted its proposal for NSC-4 last November. After the bid was submitted, the process…

Congress

House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense

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Congress

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Congress

Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost

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Unmanned Systems

CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

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