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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…

Why Pentagon, Facing ‘Doomsday’ Spending Cuts, Refuses to Plan for Them

February 14, 2012 • In the News • Original: Christian Science Monitor

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…

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…