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By Cal Biesecker

Monday, January 28th, 2013

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Subcom Sultans. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announces Jan. 25 he will lead the SAC-D, following the death last month of its former chairman, Hawaii Democrat Daniel Inouye. “As we wind down the war in Afghanistan, face upcoming budget cuts, and work to prepare our military for future threats, this subcommittee will focus on ensuring our military remains the most powerful, ready and capable force in the world,”…

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