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Susan Collins: “It is essential to effectively achieving the objective of the President's March 4, 2009 memo to have the capacity and…”

On the recordMarch 3, 2009
It is essential to effectively achieving the objective of the President's March 4, 2009 memo to have the capacity and ability to develop, manage, and oversee acquisitions appropriately.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Supports the President's directive for enhancing the DOD acquisition workforce.

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