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Lawmakers Eye Mandating Contractors Give Gov’t Systems’ Specs

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Monday, August 3rd, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford Some lawmakers want to ensure the Pentagon acquires the specifications for more of the weapon systems it buys so that multiple companies can compete to build the equipment during follow-on production runs. Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) unveiled the idea on the House floor last Thursday, while House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Chairman Ike Skleton (D-Mo.) looked on. "On those major (defense) programs, starting with the big ones, whenever we buy something here going forward, we are (considering)…

Congress

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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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