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HASC Bill Backs Parts For More F-22s, Japan Export Study

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Thursday, June 18th, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford Pushing back at the Pentagon's plans to shut down F-22 production after 187 jets, a House panel yesterday authorized the purchase of parts for 12 more aircraft and directed the Obama administration to study the feasibility of Japan buying the stealth fighter. Before the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) approved its version of the fiscal year 2010 defense authorization bill early yesterday morning, members agreed to include a $369 million authorization for the Air Force to buy…

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