Inhofe, Reed open to DOD supplemental to help contractors cover COVID-19 costs

By Tony Bertuca / June 11, 2020 at 3:41 PM
The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee said today they support Pentagon acquisition chief Ellen Lord's assessment that the Defense Department will need billions in supplemental funding to reimburse contractors for costs related to COVID-19. Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe (R-OK) said on a call with reporters that while he hasn't spoken directly with Lord, he would likely be in favor of providing supplemental funding to the Pentagon. "I have a lot of respect though for her...

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