The Pentagon is making no plans to prepare for half-a-trillion dollars in mandatory budget cuts scheduled to take effect in less than a year, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said in…
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Why Pentagon, Facing ‘Doomsday’ Spending Cuts, Refuses to Plan for Them
February 14, 2012 • In the News • Original: Christian Science Monitor
Pentagon Challenges Congress Not To ‘Pick At’ $525 Billion Plan
February 14, 2012 • In the News • Original: Bloomberg
The Pentagon is challenging lawmakers not to pull apart its $525 billion proposed budget as Defense Secretary Leon Panetta heads to Capitol Hill to make the case for reduced spending…
Pentagon’s $525B Budget Lists Cuts To Jets, Benefits
February 14, 2012 • In the News • Original: USA Today
An array of military programs, from fighter jets to retiree benefits, would be nicked to squeeze savings in the Pentagon’s $525 billion budget for 2013, according to officials and documents…
Budget Cuts May Accelerate On War Drawdowns
February 13, 2012 • In the News • Original: Bloomberg Government
The election-year defense budget that President Barack Obama will present today is destined to receive a frosty reception in Congress this week, particularly from Republicans. The $525 billion base budget,…
Pay, Benefits Changes Part of 2013 DoD Budget
February 13, 2012 • In the News • Original: Federal News Radio
The fiscal-year 2013 budget request gives and takes away when it comes to defense. The official budget proposal calls for a 1.7 percent pay increase for uniformed personnel, but TRICARE…