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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.
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- 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.
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- 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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| Daily Change: | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| This Month (%) | 3.63 | 3.16 | 2.59 | 1.05 | 0.92 |
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