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Berry Amendment
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DoD IG wants to make sure Pentagon is buying American
In today’s Federal newscast, the Pentagon’s inspector general is investigating whether DoD is complying with a law meant to protect domestic suppliers.
August 08, 2019 -
DoD is dragging its feet on following the law and it could be a national security issue
The Defense Department is still implementing provisions of laws made almost two years ago.
November 28, 2018 -
Trump to sign executive order to strengthen buy-American acquisition rules
President Donald Trump’s new executive order on April 18 will mandate agencies follow buy-American acquisition rules and close loopholes that allow for waivers and exemptions.
April 18, 2017 -
Contracting dollars in border security
This week on the Capital Impact radio show, Bloomberg Government examines the law that requires the Defense Department to buy American when outfitting troops. Plus, which contractors will benefit the most from passage of an immigration bill?
July 19, 2013 -
Berry Amendment, Congress’ to do list, and lobbying
On this week’s Capital Impact show, Bloomberg Government analysts will discuss how the Berry Amendment is affecting troop supplies, what’s ahead for Congress when its members return from vacation, and the lobbying activities of companies that supply goods and services associated with the July 4th holiday. July 4, 2013
July 04, 2013 -
Bill would cut DOD’s Federal Prison Industries purchases
If passed, a new bill will give allow businesses to compete against federal prison manufacturing.
July 05, 2011
