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Military officials encouraged by possible budget reforms, but want Congress to address CRs too

Top maritime military officials say revamping the Defense Department’s budget process could be beneficial for the services, but say they also see a need…

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This top-level executive has left the Defense Department, but not the defense industry

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Ellen Lord, Defense Acquisition and Sustainment undersecretaryAcquisition and Sustainment Undersecretary Ellen Lord at a Defense Writers Group event in Washington D.C.

Pentagon launches online marketplace to pair small firms with ‘trusted’ investors

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FILE - This March 27, 2008, file photo shows the Pentagon in Washington. For the second time in 2020, an independent federal review released on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, has faulted the U.S. Department of Defense for how it has responded when children on military bases sexually assault each other. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Pentagon transitioning its COVID-19 acquisition task force to permanent office

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DoD takes next step in acquisition reform, renews calls for contractor stimulus

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DoD OKs companies for safe drone production to wean off reliance on China

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GSA puts out guide for navigating new rules banning Chinese telecoms equipment

In today’s Federal Newscast, the General Services Administration publishes a colorful guide to a complicated issue — the ban on Chinese telecommunications…

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Among DoD leadership, eyes are now wide open to value of telework

Defense officials say COVID-19 “shattered the myth” that employees can’t be productive while teleworking. In many cases, they’re more productive than ever.

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DoD wants more stimulus money for contractors, lawmaker interest is low

says it could use another $10 billion to deal with the fallout of coronavirus and keep its industrial base companies afloat.

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