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…..
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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
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…