Smith wants to cut legacy programs and reinvest in information technology

By Tony Bertuca / April 29, 2021 at 5:00 AM
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA) said this week he wants to identify legacy Pentagon programs that can be eliminated or reduced so new investments can be made in information systems, like the financial management technology required to audit the Defense Department. "That's going to be a major focus of the committee when we're looking at our funding options," he said during a Wednesday hearing. "In fact, I would love to find ways to save money on what...

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