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Kambrod, Matthew R., 1939-

Lobbying for defense : an insider's view / Matthew R. Kambrod. - Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, c2007. - xv, 180 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

Lobbying for defense and understanding "requirements", now "capabilities" -- Dealing with capabilities and the Services -- The fiscal year budget cycle and Program Objective Memorandum -- Participation by industry -- Congress' role -- The Military's role -- Defense committees, functions, and committee reports -- Committee professional staffs -- The Congressional budget cycle -- October deadlines -- November deadlines -- December deadlines -- January deadlines -- February to September tasks -- Committee reports -- Joint conference and follow-up -- Fund disbursement -- Contributions -- Finding a lobbyist -- Abuses of power -- Do's and don'ts -- A brief case study of success -- Reforms.

ISBN: 9781591144250 (alk. paper) 1591144256 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2006032633

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Defense industries--United States.
Defense contracts--United States.
Lobbying--United States.

LC Class. No.: HD9743.U62 / K33 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 338.4/735500973