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Agent Orange Studies: Poor Contracting Practices at Centers for Disease Control Increased Costs

GGD-90-122BR Published: Sep 28, 1990. Publicly Released: Oct 23, 1990.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO examined the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) funds management and contract administration practices for its study of the effects of Agent Orange on the health of Vietnam veterans.

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Contract administrationContract costsContract termination costsFunds managementHealth hazardsHealth research programsHerbicidesInteragency relationsResearch and development costsVeterans