Congress
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CongressYoung Claims Inaccuracies, Assumptions In Navy Destroyer Cost Comparison
By Emelie Rutherford The Pentagon’s acquisition chief has questioned the accuracy of a Navy letter stating the life-cycle costs of the new DDG-1000 destroyer and older DDG-51 destroyer are similar […]
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ArmyDoD Eyes Stretching Out Coming MRAP Order, Unclear if MRAP II Will Be Part
By Emelie Rutherford As it prepares for what could be its final order of mine-resistant vehicles next month, the Pentagon is considering spreading out vehicle delivery to allow more time […]
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Congress
Thompson Says TWIC Help Desk Under Performing
By Calvin Biesecker Port workers going through the process of obtaining federally mandated security credentials and need help are experiencing longer than planned wait times when they call the help […]
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Business/FinancialLockheed Martin Submits Its Bid For The Navy’s LCS
By Geoff Fein Lockheed Martin [LMT] yesterday submitted its bid to build the next series of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) for the Navy, a company spokeswoman said. In March, the […]
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Congress
GAO Sees Improvements In Trade Security Program, Continuing Challenges
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has made progress in its voluntary trusted shipper program, called Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), particularly in strengthening its polices for granting benefits to the […]
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Army
Without War Supplemental, Pentagon Asks Congress To Reprogram Funds
By Emelie Rutherford As promised, the Pentagon asked lawmakers for permission on Tuesday to internally reprogram $9.66 billion to cover Army personnel and operational costs as it waits for Congress […]
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Congress
Extensive Contracting Reforms Tacked On To House Defense Bill
By Emelie Rutherford The defense authorization bill the House passed last Thursday includes an extensive acquisition reform package touted by a House watchdog but labeled by the White House as […]
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Business/Financial
Griffin: Moon, Mars Missions May Be Killed For Lack Of Will, Money; A Major Loss Looms; ‘Incredible Turmoil’ Of New President Arriving
NASA Nightmare: Commercial Space Transport Industry Could Die At Birth If Small Ideas Prevail Space Agency Faces Continuing Budget Resolution That May Mean NASA Buying Power Is Cut, Programs Damaged; […]
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Business/Financial
Sen. Nelson Plans For $1 Billion Extra In Fiscal 2009, And Another $1 Billion In Fiscal 2010 For NASA
Lawmakers Aim To Make House, Senate Fiscal 2009 Bills Similar So A Conference Committee Is Unneeded Nelson: Clinton Would Be Most Supportive Of NASA; Obama Position Is Improving; But McCain […]
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Business/Financial
House Adopts Defense Authorization Bill, Rejects Plan To Restore $719 Million Cut From Missile Defense, But Also Rejects Amendment To Cut $966 Million BMD
Meanwhile, Top Russian, Chinese Leaders Assail U.S. Plan For European Missile Defense System Rep. Franks Says U.S. Funding Cuts In European Missile Defense Confuse Czechs, Poles, Who Are Asked To […]