Lobbying push to nix Pentagon defense contractor share buyback ban heats up

Defense contractors are mobilizing their lobbyists. According to CNBC, major defense firms and their trade groups are pressing Congress against requiring Pentagon approval before conducting stock buybacks. If enacted, the rule would give the Pentagon power to approve or block share repurchases, a significant shift in oversight for an industry that frequently returns capital to shareholders.

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