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Congressional panel seeks broad Defense acquisition overhaul 03/11/10

Interim report suggests clearer contract requirements and stronger oversight of performance.

Rep. Rob Andrews said cost growth in weapon systems purchases is unacceptable.
[Mel Evans/AP]

• Fighter jet's costs jump more than 50 percent 03/11/10 Increase means the Pentagon's largest program will breach the 1982 Nunn-McCurdy cost-control law.
• Senator showcases exemplary feds 03/11/10 Delaware Democrat aims to improve the public's perception of government workers through floor speeches and exhibition.

• House takes aim at Census look-alike letters 03/11/10 Bill would require non-Bureau mailings to have a disclaimer.
• From Nextgov.com: Industry sees promise in open government contests 03/11/10 Offering prize money could spark innovative ideas, but administration must be careful that judging is perceived as fair, private sector officials say.

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"I'd like to do better and I'd like to challenge the contractor to do better."

Pentagon acquisition chief Ashton Carter, on the ballooning costs of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

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