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Pentagon Defends QDR, Rejects F-35 Second Engine On Hill

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Thursday, February 4th, 2010

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By Emelie Rutherford Military leaders pushed back yesterday on criticism from House lawmakers who are upset the Pentagon does not want to fund a disputed jet-engine program and believe new defense budget plans focus too much on the wars of today. House Armed Services Committee (HASC) members offered nothing but support during a day-long budget hearing for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter's second-engine program, developed by General Electric [GE] and Rolls-Royce. Since President Barack Obama requested a $548.9 billion fiscal…

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