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Angus King: “Too many defensive acquisition programs over-promise and under-deliver on cost and schedule.”

On the recordMarch 21, 2017
Too many defensive acquisition programs over-promise and under-deliver on cost and schedule.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King criticizes defense acquisition programs for failing to meet cost and schedule expectations.

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