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Monday, August 4th, 2008

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Defense Bill Delay. The FY '09 defense authorization bill will likely be one of the first things senators tackle after they return to the Capitol Sept. 8 following their five-week recess. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) last Thursday night tried to advance the bill, but Senate Republicans blocked the measure, because they were focused on an energy bill under debate. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said SASC…

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