Boeing payments to Senator raise questions

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The author examines the possible conflict of interest following Boeing's donation of $22,000 to Ted Stevens reelection campaign and the senator's position on the Air Force's proposal to lease tanker aircraft from the same company.

Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Tanker Aircraft, Alaska, Donations, Campaign funds, Aerospace industry, Boeing Co., BA, Lease and rental services industry, Lease and rental services, Conflict of interests (Public office), Conflicts of interest (Public office), Airtankers (Military), Political fund raising, Stevens, Ted, Airtankers (Military science)

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Senate votes to require fraud probes

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The author examines efforts by U.S. Senate to require Department of Defense officials to investigate allegations of fraud in a timely manner in hopes of avoiding prolonged illegal charges to the government.

Aircraft Parts, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, Legislative Bodies, Police Protection, Aircraft & Parts, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Aircraft parts and equipment, not elsewhere classified, Fraud, US Senate, Contracts, United States. Congress. Senate, United States. Department of Defense, Defense contracts, Government contract, Defence contracts

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Bill pushes new joint acquisition power

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The author examines legislation before the U.S. Congress that would allow more freedom for four-star officers to make military procurement decisions of up to $10 million.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Defense Procurement, Standards, United States. Congress, Military procurement, Defence buying

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