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GAO: Future Combat System remains a risk
Even if technology issues can be resolved to make the program a success, GAO cautions that projected costs continue to rise.
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Lawmakers offer bill to fix Walter Reed, VA service gaps
A bipartisan group introduced legislation to improve wounded soldiers' access to health care and benefits.
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Energy awards $14M contract for IT support
REDE, a small 8(a) company, will also provide telecom support for DOE's Oak Ridge, Tenn., division.
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Comptroller Walker: Fiscal woes threaten defense transformation
Retiring baby boomers, spiraling health care costs and dwindling personal savings rates forebode a looming fiscal disaster, the comptroller general said.
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NGA releases 2007 priorities
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency wants to focus on intelligence community partnerships, advancing its mission and attracting employees.
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House passes bill to restrict no-bid contracting
The legislation would change federal acquisition law to require agencies to limit the use of abuse-prone contracts, to increase transparency and accountability, and to protect the acquisition workforce.
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Coast Guard: Plenty of fish in the sea for cutter acquisition
It has removed 12 boats from its Deepwater Fast Response Cutter-B contract and will put it out to bid in open competition.
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