'Buy American' compromise sought anew
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The Bush administration is looking for a way to smooth over differences between the House and Senate defense-authorization bill. The sticking point is the 'Buy American' provisions. President Bush has stated that he would veto any bill that included such provisions.
Publication Name: Defense Week
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0273-3188
Year: 2003
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Companies 'shut out' of Iraq contracts: Critics
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The author examines the limited number of contracts the U.S. Military is granting to take part in the reconstruction of Iraq.
Publication Name: Defense Week
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ISSN: 0273-3188
Year: 2003
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