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Length of DoD continuing resolutions and the inefficiencies created

December 15, 2022 Eric Lofgren 0

A continuing resolution (CR) is a temporary spending legislation that allows the Department of Defense to keep funding activities despite starting the new fiscal year […]

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Congress needs introspection for PPBE Reform to work, for DoD to innovate at scale

April 8, 2022 Eric Lofgren 0

There are several ways in which Congress is a major impediment to an improved defense investment process. First, congressional committees areĀ loath to shed their ability […]

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The great debate on how continuing resolutions affect DoD

October 29, 2021 Eric Lofgren 2

DOD officials said continuing resolutions can delay their ability to pay for goods or services and can lead to repetitive administrative tasks or incremental planning. […]

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Defense budgets under a Biden administration

November 16, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

Republicans have historically supported a large defense budget, and most Democrats showed earlier this year that they don’t support deep cuts either when the party’s […]

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