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Carl Levin: “Secretary Gates, the Air Force has proposed to incrementally fund the acquisition of two large and critical satellite…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
Secretary Gates, the Air Force has proposed to incrementally fund the acquisition of two large and critical satellite programs, using multi-year, fixed-prices contracting authority that will require advanced appropriations.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

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Levin discusses the need for advanced appropriations for satellite programs.

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