C-130J transport is flawed, report says

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A report revealed that the C-130J Hercules is riddled with problems and offers outmoded technology at a high price. One of the reasons for criticism as stated by the Project on Government Oversight (POGO), was that the aircraft was purchased in an unusual process as a 'commercial item', a procedure that usually is employed for buying items such as computers, office equipment and cars.

Purchasing, Transport aircraft, C-130J (Aircraft)

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Coast guard slow in vetting port security strategies: GAO

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The General Accounting Office (GAO) report warned that hundreds of U.S. ports may not have Coast Guard approved security plans. A study reveals that the Coast Guard is attempting to cope with these problems by improving the review process.

Capital funds & cash flow, Safety and security measures, Accounting and auditing, United States. Coast Guard, Marines

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