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Tom Coburn: “In a large business with big acquisitions, the CEO is getting a report every week, whether it is on time or on budget.”

On the recordMay 12, 2014
In a large business with big acquisitions, the CEO is getting a report every week, whether it is on time or on budget.
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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Senator Coburn compares defense acquisition oversight to practices in large businesses.

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