Defense authorization bill imperiled by torture fracas

Article Abstract:

Representative Duncan Hunter (Republican, California), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has refused to sign a House-Senate conference committee report on the Department of Defense (DOD) authorization bill for the fiscal year September 30, 2006, unless the White House provides some written assurances. Hunter wants written assurance from the White House stating that it wouldn't harm the US intelligence-gathering capabilities.

Reports, Military aspects, Hunter, Duncan L.

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U.S. Defense Contractors, unions, see buy-American law imperiled

Article Abstract:

The author examines efforts by the defense industry and labor unions to slow the shift of purchasing of defense related equipment to foreign companies. Topics include buy national policy, new legislation, and competitive bidding.

Public affairs, Labor organizations, Labor Unions, Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations, Political activity, Political aspects, Letting of contracts, Competitive bidding, Labour unions

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Firms mount drive against pending buy American rule

Article Abstract:

The author examines legislation before the U.S. Congress that would further restrict U.S. purchases of military equipment from foreign countries. Topics include buy national policies, protectionism, and nontariff trade barriers.

Competition (Economics), United States. Congress, Protectionism, Nontariff trade barriers

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