Cuts proposed for big weapon programs
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
WASHINGTON -- The nation should stop pouring billions into futuristic, superexpensive F-22 jet fighters, pull the plug on new presidential helicopters and put the money into systems U.S. soldiers can use against actual foes, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday.
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