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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
Future instances of what Mr. Kendall has labeled 'acquisition malpractice' are unaffordable and unacceptable especially with the budget cuts that we are facing.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

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Levin emphasizes the need to avoid costly acquisition failures amid budget cuts.

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