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    <AgencyName>Defense Legal Services Agency</AgencyName>
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        <Address>The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600</Address>
        <Phone>703-695-3341</Phone>
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            <NameColumnValue>Robert S. Taylor, Acting</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Director (General Counsel)</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Robert S. Taylor</NameColumnValue>
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              <Paragraph>The Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA) was established in 1981 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, who also serves as its Director. DLSA provides legal advice and services for specified DOD components and adjudication of personnel security cases for DOD and other assigned Federal agencies and departments. It also provides technical support and assistance for development of the Department's legislative program; coordinates positions on legislation and Presidential Executive orders; provides a centralized legislative and congressional document reference and distribution point for the Department; maintains the Department's historical legislative files; and administers programs governing standards of conduct and alternative dispute resolution.</Paragraph>
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      <Footer>For further information, contact the Administrative Office, Defense Legal Services Agency, Room 3A734, Washington, DC 20301-1600. Phone, 703-697-8343.</Footer>
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      <WebAddress>http://www.dod.mil/dodgc</WebAddress>
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