On the recordMarch 7, 2012
I would urge the Department to do everything in its modernization efforts to incentivize lighter-weight body armor in its acquisition process--lighter-weight while still matching the necessary threats.
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congress.govNiki Tsongas: “I would urge the Department to do everything in its modernization efforts to incentivize lighter-weight body armor in…”
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Tsongas emphasizes the need for lighter body armor to reduce soldier injuries.
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