03/09/2009
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"DOD identified nine joint capability area portfolios to mitigate the tendency to develop Service-centric, stovepiped solutions."
"The greatest causes of cost growth, after program initiation, are budget changes (often caused by Congress) and 'requirements' changes--both of which can be controlled by discipline."
"The capability portfolio managers lack the necessary authority and control required to be successful."
"VA was made aware of this fire and potential exposures in March 2009."