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Army

Congress Could Consider Fewer Army GCVs, CRS Says

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

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Cost and quantities are two of the issues Congress could consider as it continues its close scrutiny of the Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV), according to a new report by its research arm. With fewer troops and a very tight fiscal environment, the April 17 Congressional Research Service (CRS) report offers members a succinct detailing of GCV background and potential issues. The report was obtained from the Federation of American Scientists Project on Secrecy. A potential issue is the role and…

Congress

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