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Pentagon Deputy Pick: Acquisition Reform, Program Reviews Needed

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Friday, January 16th, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford The nominee for deputy defense secretary told lawmakers yesterday that if confirmed Pentagon acquisition reform would be a near-term priority of his and programs including the Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) would undergo complete reviews. Senate Armed Service Committee (SASC) members pledged speedy confirmations for William Lynn, President-elect Barack Obama's pick for the number-two Pentagon post, and three other top defense nominees at a hearing that included only brief mentions of specific weapon systems. "At a time…

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