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Experts See Deep Cuts Coming In Defense Procurement, Myriad Programs At Risk

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Thursday, February 19th, 2009

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By Dave Ahearn Defense procurement programs face huge budget cuts, not only in fiscal 2010 but even more in 2011 and the out years, with an immense array of programs in each of the armed services at risk of substantial cuts or even outright cancellations despite the continuing threat environment, experts said yesterday. Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Dan Goure, vice president of The Lexington Institute think tank, and Mackenzie Eaglen, senior…

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