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Officials installed faulty radar systems and paid for replacements
The National Weather Service bought and installed defective radar equipment intended to keep storm detection and power flow. Officials then paid the same contractor for replacements without competitive bidding, while an internal probe found mishandling of the contract and improper settlements. Robert Curtis, a contracting specialist, criticized the actions and says he was fired over a settlement order.
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