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S.454 Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009, 111th Congress

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  • Latest Action: May 22, 2009 Signed by President.

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  • Committee Assignment: Senate Armed Services

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on May 21, 2009, with a roll call of 411 ayes, 0 nays, and 22 not voting.

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  • 77% of users support S.454

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    • Abt. Historische Weiterbildung: John Mosier neues Werk “Todesritt ... - December 17, 2010 by Altermedia Deutschland - Störtebeker-Netz - 100 – F. Halder, Kriegstagebuch, 3 Bde., Stuttgart 1962 ff., II, S. 454. 101 – Hierauf hat schon früh und in noch immer lesenswerter Form hingewiesen: A. Philippi, “Das Pripjetproblem”, 1956, weiterhin MGFA, S. 235 ff., 489 ff. ...

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      As noted by Altermedia Deutschland - Störtebeker-Netz on December 17, 2010, "100 – F. Halder, Kriegstagebuch, 3 Bde., Stuttgart 1962 ff., II, S. 454. 101 – Hierauf hat schon früh und in noch immer lesenswerter Form hingewiesen: A. Philippi, “Das Pripjetproblem”, 1956, weiterhin MGFA, S. 235 ff., 489 ff. ..." (http://de.altermedia.info/general/abt-historische-weiterbildung-john-mosier-neues-werk-todesritt-uber-die-mythen-zu-hitler-und-stalin-17-12-10_58484.html)
    • Allgemeiner Wohlstand? – Anmerkungen zu Adam Smith' Hauptwerk at ... - November 25, 2010 by SollbruchPhantasien - Marx, S.454). Ein erster Hinweis darauf findet sich bei Smith selbst: Er lobt die Maschine dafür, dass sie dem Arbeiter austreibt, „gemächlich und lässig-nachlässig“ (Smith, S.13) seiner Tätigkeit nachzugehen. ...

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      As noted by SollbruchPhantasien on November 25, 2010, "Marx, S.454). Ein erster Hinweis darauf findet sich bei Smith selbst: Er lobt die Maschine dafür, dass sie dem Arbeiter austreibt, „gemächlich und lässig-nachlässig“ (Smith, S.13) seiner Tätigkeit nachzugehen. ..." (http://sollbruchphantasien.blogsport.eu/2010/11/26/allgemeiner-wohlstand-anmerkungen-zu-adam-smith-hauptwerk/)
    • Platon enträtselt | Tangsir 2569 - November 15, 2010 by Tangsir 2569 - Platon, der Staat, Einführung, S. 454. 6.Alkibiades I,121, a-123, e. 7.Nomoi, 694,a – 695,e. 8.Thomas McEvilley: The shape of ancient thought, S.171. 9.Diogenes Laertios III, 25-27. 10.Herodot I,1. 11. Tom Holland: Persisches Feuer, ...

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      As noted by Tangsir 2569 on November 15, 2010, "Platon, der Staat, Einführung, S. 454. 6.Alkibiades I,121, a-123, e. 7.Nomoi, 694,a – 695,e. 8.Thomas McEvilley: The shape of ancient thought, S.171. 9.Diogenes Laertios III, 25-27. 10.Herodot I,1. 11. Tom Holland: Persisches Feuer, ..." (http://tangsir2569.wordpress.com/2010/11/16/platon-entratselt/)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • Obama signs law to reform weapons buying - May 21, 2009 by FCW.com - The Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act (S. 454) requires DOD to appoint senior officials to assess a project's performance and analyze underlying causes ...

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      As noted by FCW.com on May 21, 2009, "The Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act (S. 454) requires DOD to appoint senior officials to assess a project's performance and analyze underlying causes ..." (http://fcw.com/articles/2009/05/22/president-signs-weapons-acquisition-reform-act.aspx)
    • Obama signs bill to cut wasteful defense spending - May 21, 2009 by Newsvine - ...a system that has NO controls and this bill does nothing to SAVE Americans any money. MORE COSTS in adding more FEDERAL JOBS S.454 Title: A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weap

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      As noted by Newsvine on May 21, 2009, "...a system that has NO controls and this bill does nothing to SAVE Americans any money. MORE COSTS in adding more FEDERAL JOBS S.454 Title: A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weap" (http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/05/22/2851135-obama-signs-bill-to-cut-wasteful-defense-spending)
    • Today on the Hill - May 20, 2009 by Washington Post Blogs - The House meets at 10:00 am and will take up S. 454, the Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act of 2009. ...

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      As noted by Washington Post Blogs on May 20, 2009, "The House meets at 10:00 am and will take up S. 454, the Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act of 2009. ..." (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2009/05/today_on_the_hill_82.html)
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