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Defense Budget

Michael Cohen,Sr Fellow, New America Foundation
... on Pres Obama's announcement to cut F-22 fighter jet program and to increase money for the Predator and Reaper drones and what these changes could mean for Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases.

  • New America Foundation: Michael Cohen
  • NY Times: Military Budget Reflects a Shift in U.S. Strategy
  • Washington Post: Defense Secretary Gates proposes weapons cuts
  • Washington Post: Big cuts seen for F-22, other big weapon programs
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