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Looming Budget Cuts Bring Uncertainty for ConglomeratesMarketWatch (press release)Currently, conglomerates that serve the aerospace and defense industry have been under scrutiny as it is expected in future years that the US defense budget ...and more »
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Should Defense Spending Be Cut to Help Bring Down Budget Deficits?IT News OnlineIn these days of international terrorism and bombs on cargo planes, the issue of defense cuts has the possibility of causing concern. ...and more »
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Washington PostFuture House majority leader wants cuts everywhereWashington PostThe Virginia congressman said on CNN Wednesday that all discretionary spending should be cut to 2008 levels, including defense. He said taxpayers could save ...and more »
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The GuardianEntente FrugalWall Street JournalThanks to deep defense cuts, for almost ten years the British will have a carrier, but no planes to fly from it. The French have their own problems, ...Spending cuts force Franco-British defense pactInternational Business TimesUK, France to pool defense assets, share costsBusinessWeekBritain, France Sign Historic Defense PactsVoice of AmericaChristian Science Monitor -New York Times -The Associated Pressall 1,664 news articles »
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CBC.caUS Republican House victory puts Obama on defenseReutersFrom tax cuts to housing, Obama's hand is weakened. He will have to fend off attempts to repeal his healthcare and Wall Street reforms and will face an ...What Now? An Epic Election Meets the FutureThe AtlanticOrganized Labor Tries To RegroupPalisades Hudson Financial GroupPaul, Rubio Lead GOP's Senate GainsWall Street JournalStars and Stripes -OpEdNews -Council on Foreign Relationsall 12,337 news articles »
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United States can't follow Brits' lead on defenseNewsOK.comThere's no military benefactor to cover for US defense cuts on a similar scale — the cue Pentagon opponents no doubt will take from Great Britain. ...and more »
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Lockheed, Northrop May Gain on China Even as Defense Cuts LoomBloombergStill, with US troops deployed in two wars and concern over the federal deficit growing, Congress is being urged to curb the overall defense budget. ...and more »
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Washington TimesNew START, defense budget tough issues facing next CongressWashington TimesRon Paul of Texas, have proposed cuts to defense spending. The 18-member commission on the deficit has made it clear that it is at least considering ...and more »
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New Zealand facing defense cutsUPI.comWELLINGTON, New Zealand, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- New Zealand is preparing to downsize its military as a result of the global economic recession. ...and more »
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Kansas City StarDefense Cuts Requested in GermanyNew York TimesMr. Weise's proposal is likely to bolster efforts by Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, who was appointed defense minister just over a year ago, to transform the ...Military commission recommends cuts at German Defense MinistryDeutsche WelleGerman: Defense report calls for cuts in staffBusinessWeekMilitary shake-up inquiry urges restraint over radical troop cutsDeutsche WelleWashington Postall 251 news articles »
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Oregon GOP Senate Nominee Calls For Defense Cuts
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The UK plans to undertake massive spending cuts, including the defense force and the royal family. More than 40000 defense jobs will be cut.
The final word on defense cuts? Financial Times & Infokemp on Tory Cuts & US Saudi Arms Deal biggest in History! Euronews.com France24.com www.tutor2u.net
Rand Paul Thinks There Should Be Defense Cuts
Politicians like to pretend that cutting the deficit is their top priority but there's always one little thing that gets excluded from the umbrella of "cuts," defense budget. Three conservative think tanks in particular have teamed up to launch "Defending Defense." And then there was William Kristol's recent Op-ed that said the only way to achieve peace, is through war. So what can we do, to keep these war mongers, from always having their way? Afghanistan Veteran Jake Diliberto explains that there are cheaper policies. And he says the cost of health care for vets is going to exceed trillions of dollars so the US defense budget needs to help veterans as well.
On Thursday, September 30, 2010, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget convened a policy forum, "Getting Specific: How to Fix the Budget." The event brought together policymakers and a wide array of the nation's foremost fiscal experts to discuss how we can get specific in fixing the federal budget. Also at the event, CRFB released two policy papers for a new series entitled Let's Get Specific, offering a plan to reform Social Security and another to help further control rising health care costs. Policymakers and voters recognize that the growing debt is a major issue that must be addressed. Now our leaders must move beyond paying lip service and towards producing results. Only by offering and discussing explicit proposals can we move forward. The forum challenged policymakers to come up with specific solutions to deal with the country's fiscal challenges and offered ideas in areas ranging from defense cuts, to Social Security, to health care, to tax policy. www.newamerica.net
On Thursday, September 30, 2010, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget convened a policy forum, "Getting Specific: How to Fix the Budget." The event brought together policymakers and a wide array of the nation's foremost fiscal experts to discuss how we can get specific in fixing the federal budget. Also at the event, CRFB released two policy papers for a new series entitled Let's Get Specific, offering a plan to reform Social Security and another to help further control rising health care costs. Policymakers and voters recognize that the growing debt is a major issue that must be addressed. Now our leaders must move beyond paying lip service and towards producing results. Only by offering and discussing explicit proposals can we move forward. The forum challenged policymakers to come up with specific solutions to deal with the country's fiscal challenges and offered ideas in areas ranging from defense cuts, to Social Security, to health care, to tax policy. www.newamerica.net
Ivan Eland discusses why cuts to the US military budget are unlikely to happen, given how the defense industry is closely tied to campaign funding for politicians.
FOX News is instilling fear now over Viktor Bout by claiming this alleged Russian arms dealer has close ties to the Kremlin. Professor Christopher Chambers weighs in on how this network continuously practices fear mongering without much opposition. Next, Career moms still have trouble raising a family, and paying for childcare all at the same time even though everyone says men and women are more equal now than ever. Then a recent op-ed from NeoCon political activist Bill Kristol argues that a cheaper military won't solve our financial woes, but it will make the world a more dangerous place. Really! Find out why conservatives are war mongering and attacking defense cuts at this tough economic time. Also, why are conservatives so obsessed with sex? They're obsessed with sex being a sin, and attempting to regulate what goes on in your bedroom. And imagine your house is burning to the ground, but when you call for help the fire trucks won't come because you didn't pay a fee. We debate if privatizing public services is really the best route, or the inevitable route that America is taking these days.
Is waging war, the best way to achieve peace? That's what the infamous William Kristol, and two other conservatives are arguing in their Wall Street Journal op-ed. Conservatives are getting their panties in a bunch at the thought that defense spending might also land on the chopping block. So you have these three conservative commentators trying to convince people that a cheaper military won't solve our financial woes, but will make the world a more dangerous place. Afghanistan Veteran Jake Diliberto explains war making only adds to large government and it's a misunderstanding that going to war will bring us to peace.
While the threats from budget deficits as far as the eye can see and a ballooning national debt are on the public's mind, there is still too little discussion about how to actually fix the problems. In fact, when it comes to specifics, most politicians are more likely to embrace changes that would make the deficit situation worse, not better. Please join us for a policy forum and lunch to look at a number of specific solutions to help fix the problem. Topics will range from defense cuts, to Social Security, to healthcare, to tax policy. At this event, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget will release the first papers from its new series, Let's Get Specific. A number of prominent members of Congress will join us to share their ideas. A comprehensive budget plan, developed by CRFB president Maya MacGuineas and Bill Galston of the Brookings Institution, will also be released. www.newamerica.net
Tory Defense cuts threaten our security what must be done? The Binladens must be able to smell blood. Should we have a European wide nuclear deterrent.
Britain unlike Washington DC, where defense spending is completely untouchable, has the guts to put it on the chopping block. The UK has one of the highest deficits in Europe at the moment and like everyone else, is looking for ways to cut down. But the Obama administration, military officials and advisors, are just in shock. Cut defense by 10 to 20 percent? Are you crazy? For once Washington needs to realize that maybe someone else has a better plan.
At a press conference in the US Capitol today, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid highlighted key components of the Defense Authorization bill, which is set for a vote next week. The DREAM Act will be attached as an amendment to the Defense bill.
www.rusi.org On 13 Sept 2010, the Daily Telegraph reported how US defense officials expressed worries to cuts to the UK defence budget. RUSI's Michael Clarke assesses how this will impact on the US-UK relationship.
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A past surge in DC employment is feeling the effects of the recession after defense industry companies downsize. Colin Campbell explains why DC area residents are concerned.
Barry said during the Campaign he wanted to stop outsourcing on all levels. He lied again, there is one acception our intelegence collecting. Then we hear that some looney toone is leaking our defense departments memo and reports, so Barry decides to defense spending even more. I guess we don't need to defend our nation? What a joke Democrats are! Remember Carter He cut defense spending!
Marco Steele presents a compelling piece featuring thought provoking commentary by the brilliant Michael Savage on how Obama plans to cut the US Marine Corps in half because he FEARS the Marines - the last deterrent to his implementation of a full-blown Marxist Agenda for America!
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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs decided the "professional left" ought to be drug tested -- assuming those are the reporters, TV anchors, and liberal bloggers of the world. The professional left has actually been doing their job and not simply drooling over every move made by the Obama administration. Apparently, if you noticed that Obama has increased the role of intelligence gathering, done away with warrants for the FBI, and put American citizens on an assassination list, amongst other things, then you must be on drugs. Is Gibbs losing it?
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announces preliminary spending cuts ahead of a comprehensive military spending analysis.
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announces preliminary spending cuts ahead of comprehensive military spending analysis.
what happens if the tax cuts go bye bye.....
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PM cuts trip short after Anzac Day crashguide2.co.nzWellington, April 25 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key is cutting his trip to Turkey short following the deaths of three Air Force crew in an Anzac Day ...and more »
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Israel Military Industries Said to Prepare for IPO, Plan CutsBusinessWeekApril 25 (Bloomberg) -- Israel Military Industries Ltd., a government owned defense-systems maker, plans early retirement for 30 percent of ...and more »
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A growing challenge: At least 60% of state's largest employers reduced, kept ...Arizona RepublicArizona manufacturing operations that cut back last year ran the gamut from aerospace and defense, semiconductors and medical-equipment makers and ...and more »
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Bill Maher Blasts Tea Baggers For Ignoring Defense Spending (VIDEO)Huffington Post (blog)Despite a $12.8 trillion national debt, America does not want to cut back on entitlement programs, defense spending, or even space travel, Maher observed ...and more »
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Christian Science MonitorGates, Clinton oppose cuts to State Department budgetChristian Science MonitorDefense Secretary Robert Gates joined Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in speaking out against the Senate Budget Committee's proposed cuts to ...and more »
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Deficit Group Formed By Barney Frank Looks Where Others Dare Not -- At Defense ...Huffington Post (blog)Defense cuts seems to be politically off-limits these days, but the group convened by the outspoken liberal congressman from Massachusetts shares a belief ...
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WWLP 22NewsSenate panel approves budget plan with more cuts than Obama'sWashington PostThe budget plan adopts Obama's proposal to freeze non-defense spending, then goes a bit further, slicing $9.5 billion from discretionary spending in fiscal ...Senate Budget Committee Approves FY 2011 Budget Resolution With Cuts To ...Kaiser Family FoundationSenate Budget Committee Proposes Slashing State And Foreign Aid Budgets While ...Think ProgressLesson learned: Democrats work around GOP on budgetSeattle TimesBusinessWeek -Tax-news.com (subscription) -KFYR-TVall 290 news articles »
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National PostUS Resists Push by Allies for Tactical Nuclear CutsNew York TimesMrs. Clinton emphasized the importance of missile-defense technology as another way to mitigate nuclear threats. She called on NATO to make missile defense ...ROAR: Russian-NATO relations “reaches new level, but distrust remains”RTEditorial: NATO should keep its nukesScripps NewsClear Skies For NATO Meeting, Though Trouble Brews Over Russia, AfghanistanRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyGlobal Times -Reuters -Post Chronicleall 1,344 news articles »
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Video of Congresswoman Jane Harman Calling for Higher Taxes and Defense Cuts at the Progressive Caucus at the California Democratic Convention on 4-17-10
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...upcoming ratification debate over New START would misrepresent the reality of the agreement, and should be cast aside accordingly. But if there is a new round of much deeper cuts in U.S. and Russian arsenals, missile defenses will have to be addressed....
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Washington PostLockheed posts lower profit, cuts outlookReutersThe world's biggest defense contractor lowered its full-year earnings outlook, citing a previously disclosed charge tied to recent US healthcare reforms. ...Lockheed Martin (LMT) Beats Q1 Profit Expectations, But Trims Full Year ...StreetInsider.com (subscription)all 45 news articles »
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