So, the little piece of plastic pictured above costs $7.71. Boeing’s charge to the Pentagon? $1,678. Priceless. (Update: Corrects earlier version that said Boeing sold another federal agency the part at the lower price.)

So, the little piece of plastic pictured above costs $7.71. Boeing’s charge to the Pentagon? $1,678. Priceless.

(Update: Corrects earlier version that said Boeing sold another federal agency the part at the lower price.)

May 04, 2011 5:53pm
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