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'I dont' say it as a scare tactic, dont' say it as a threat,' Mr. Panetta told the House Armed Services Committee. 'Its' a reality.'

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/oct/13/panetta-cutting-too-deep-would-devastate-military/



McCain vows to nullify defense cuts if they are triggered

'If there's a failure on the part of the supercommittee, we will be among the first on the floor to nullify that provision. Congress is not bound by this. If something is passed, we can reverse it,' McCain responded.

http://goo.gl/QzMny


Pentagon cant' count: Report: Pentagon doesnt' know where the money is going

The Defense Department, has discovered that its financial ledgers are in worse shape than expected and that it will have to spend billions of dollars in the coming years to make its financial accounting credible, the Center for Public Integrity reported Thursday.

http://goo.gl/yr7n7


From Information Clearing House



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