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Boeing charged U.S. military 7943% markup on soap dispensers
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Boeing charged U.S. military 7943% markup on soap dispensers

Those $30,000 toilet seats needed accessorizing

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Oct 31, 2024
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I'm sure the one on the left is 7943 times better

You're not paying defense contractor Boeing a 7943 percent margin on spare parts. You're paying Boeing for its lifetime of experience charging 7943 percent margin on spare parts! The latest moneyspinner: soap dispensers.

"The Air Force did not always pay reasonable prices… in accordance with the Federal Ac…

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