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Air Force

F-22 Out, F-35 Engine In Compromise DoD Authorization Bill

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Thursday, October 8th, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford Defense authorizers unveiled yesterday a final Pentagon policy bill that kills a previous House attempt to continue production of the F-22 jet fighter the Obama administration opposes yet keeps alive the also-unrequested F-35 Joint Strike Fighter second engine. The House is expected to take up this compromise fiscal year 2010 defense authorization bill today, followed by a final Senate vote before it is sent to President Obama for his signature or veto. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman…

Budget

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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