As Republicans and Democrats drew the battle lines last week for a yearlong, two-front war over the 2013 Defense budget, their attack plans looked familiar. Both parties are using last…
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DoD Avoids Termination Fees
February 20, 2012 • In the News • Source: Defense News
The U.S. Defense Department carefully selected the programs it wants to cancel in fiscal 2013 to avoid termination fee negotiations that have plagued the Pentagon in prior years. In some…
Rumsfeld Redux
February 18, 2012 • In the News • Original: National Journal
Pentagon’s budget, as advertised, touts a new strategic vision — and a major reorientation of U.S. military forces. It anticipates a reduction in ground forces, a withdrawal of heavy Army…
Pentagon’s Budget Not Yet Aligned With Obama’s Strategic Shift
February 17, 2012 • In the News • Original: National Defense Magazine
The Obama Administration wants U.S. military focus to turn to the Pacific Ocean, but the Pentagon’s budget for fiscal year 2013 continues to support the status quo, according to analysts…..
Pentagon Not Planning For More Budget Cuts: Panetta
February 16, 2012 • In the News • Original: Reuters
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told lawmakers on Thursday the Pentagon – a department that prides itself on being ready for everything from war to natural disaster – had no plan…