The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Ready for a Fight. Army readiness shortfalls are worsening, HASC Chairman Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and Rep. Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas) last week wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates. "This situation presents the Untied States with an alarming strategic risk to our national security that we believe must be addressed," the lawmakers said in the Jan. 30 letter. They added that Gates offer a plan to mitigate strategic…
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Fischer Says Golden Dome Boosters Need To Increase Capitol Hill Support With Information, Warns Against Counting On Reconciliation
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