Defense Department Weapons Procurement
2009-03-04T00:13:07-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvOWM1XC8yODQzOTMtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Witnesses testified about major weapons systems acquisition programs for the Defense Department. Chairman Carl Levin and ranking Republican John McCain had introduced bill S 454 to enforce increased oversight and accountability in the Defense acquisitions system and better practices throughout the Defense Department. Among the issues addressed were cost overruns and a proposal that programs be cut when they became 25% over budget.
Witnesses testified about major weapons systems acquisition programs for the Defense Department. Chairman Carl Levin and ranking Republican… read more
Witnesses testified about major weapons systems acquisition programs for the Defense Department. Chairman Carl Levin and ranking Republican John McCain had introduced bill S 454 to enforce increased oversight and accountability in the Defense acquisitions system and better practices throughout the Defense Department. Among the issues addressed were cost overruns and a proposal that programs be cut when they became 25% over budget. close
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Michael "Mike" J. Sullivan Director Government Accountability Office->Acquisition and Sourcing Management Issues
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