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Contractor FAQs on the Defense Production Act
President Trump announced the federal government will invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to obtain necessary medical equipment and supplies from private industry. Here are answers to some of the most frequently-asked DPA questions.
By Brian Waagner and George (Trip) Stewart
April 1, 2020
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by Brian Waagner
Brian Waagner is a Washington, D.C.-based partner with the law firm Husch Blackwell LLP. He co-leads the firm’s Government Contracts practice group. He can be reached at brian.waagner@huschblackwell.com.
by George (Trip) Stewart
George (Trip) Stewart is an attorney in Husch Blackwell LLP's Washington, D.C. office.
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