By John T. Bennett - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Jul 20, 2007 5:33:24 EDT
The Pentagon’s long-term spending plans, as spelled out in its 2008 budget request, could prohibit the Navy from achieving its shipbuilding goals, and too much “budgetary and technical optimism” may doom its tactical aircraft plans, according to a new study.
The July 13 Congressional Research Service report, “Defense: FY2008 Authorization and Appropriations,” raises a number of issues for lawmakers to ponder as work continues on the next Pentagon budget.
That list includes several issues Congress may tee up related to shipbuilding programs.
More at http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/07/defense_dodbudget_070719/
