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Hundreds In House, Senate Press Obama To Continue F-22 Line

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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford More than 200 lawmakers, including nearly half of Congress' sitting senators, are pleading with newly inaugurated President Barack Obama to continue production of the Air Force's F-22 stealth fighter. In addition, questioned remained last week about the financial impact of the Pentagon's decision late last year to spend only a portion of the monies Congress authorized and appropriated for parts for any future Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-22s. Defense Department leaders hesitated at the end of President Bush's term…

Congress

Wicker Wants Legislation On DoD’s Equity Investments In Minerals Supply Chain

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

Senate Budget Dems Push For Defense Reconciliation Spending Details, Cite ‘Slush Fund’ Concerns

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