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Leading Republicans Have Different Takes On Defense Cuts

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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

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By Emelie Rutherford Two key Republicans fresh off reelection victories gave differing views yesterday on trimming the defense budget, hinting at some of the disarray on the issue among members of the party that will have increasede clout in Congress come January. Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon's (R-Calif.), the current ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) who is expected to become chairman in January when Republicans take control of the House, said "cutting defense spending amidst two wars…

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