Battle looming over 'Rumsfeld-centric' QDR: Expert

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A defense industry expert has disclosed that the Congress and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld are headed for confrontation over the recommendations likely to emerge from the 2005 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). Winslow Wheeler, a director at the Washington-based Center for Defense Information, has predicted that a 'Rumsfeld-centric' body of QDR Recommendations might raise congressional hackles and lead to a battle over defense budgeting priorities.

International politics, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Military policy, Electronic warfare, Rumsfeld, Donald H., Quadrennial Defense Review

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Pentagon agrees with GAO on award practices

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The Department of Defense often distributes bonuses to defense contractors without apparent regard to the contractors' actual performances. The Pentagon agreed with suggestions made by the Government Accountability Office recommendations for improving the process.

Government expenditures, Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Contract agreement, United States. Department of Defense, United States. Government Accountability Office, Government finance

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