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Business/Financial

Conflict-of-Interest Provision In New Acquisition Law Spurs Concerns

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Friday, May 29th, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford The new acquisition-reform law's mandate for the Department of Defense (DoD) to tighten regulations regarding organizational conflicts of interest has spurred anxiety among some defense-industry denizens and frustration among Pentagon watchdogs who wanted tougher guidelines. Defense analysts and executives said this week they have been busy studying the law that tweaks how the Pentagon develops, buys, and oversees weapon systems since President Obama signed it last Friday. Observers said the actual impact of several of the statute's…

Congress

House Sends Dec. 11 CR With Ship Construction Funds To Trump’s Desk For Final Signature

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Missile Defense

Guetlein On Golden Dome: ‘We Cannot Protect This Nation And Bankrupt It At The Same Time’

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Missile Defense

Interview with Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus

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Space

Space Force PAE For Infrastructure Completing Move To Colorado Springs

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