Outsourcing and Defense Contracts
2004-09-30T01:07:50-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNzBmXC8yMDA0MDkzMDAxMTExMzAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Mr. Lewis and Mr. Makinson spoke about the relation between the defense industry and politics. They noted the significance of defense spending and industry contributions to political candidates from both parties. They asserted, “competitive bidding at the Pentagon happens less often than we think.” They also argued that defense contractors “are playing an increasingly significant role.” They called on the government to improve its efforts to insure accountability in defense procurement, and to increase oversight for defense contracts.
Mr. Lewis and Mr. Makinson spoke about the relation between the defense industry and politics. They noted the significance of defense spendi… read more
Mr. Lewis and Mr. Makinson spoke about the relation between the defense industry and politics. They noted the significance of defense spending and industry contributions to political candidates from both parties. They asserted, “competitive bidding at the Pentagon happens less often than we think.” They also argued that defense contractors “are playing an increasingly significant role.” They called on the government to improve its efforts to insure accountability in defense procurement, and to increase oversight for defense contracts. close
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