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Congress

Justice Department Preparing To Implement IWN In FY ’09

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Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

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A year after awarding a potential multi-billion dollar contract to General Dynamics [GD] to develop and build a wireless communications network that links federal security officials and state and local first responders, the Department of Justice (DoJ) is seeking about $25 million to begin the program in FY '09. In its budget documents released in February and in recent congressional testimony, DoJ said it is seeking $121.7 million for law enforcement wireless communications next fiscal year, an amount that includes…

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Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

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Congress

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Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

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Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

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