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Wittman Questions Navy Littoral Ship Plan, Prepares To Fight For More Ship Money

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Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

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By Emelie Rutherford A leading shipbuilding voice in Congress said he has questions about the Navy's proposed new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) acquisition plan, which appears stalled on Capitol Hill. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.), the co-chair of the House's shipbuilding caucus and a member of the party that will control the chamber next year, echoed several other lawmakers in saying he has critical questions about the Navy's new proposal to buy LCSs from both competing shipbuilders. "I have some reservations…

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