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Defense Watch

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Monday, December 8th, 2008

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Washington Or Bust. Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill this week, though they aren't expected to hold any defense-related hearings or vote on Pentagon issues during the brief lame-duck session expected to be dominated by a proposed automaker bailout. Defense authorizers and appropriators including Reps. John Murtha (D-Pa.), Joe Sestak (D- Pa.), and Ellen Tauscher (D-Calif.) do have speaking gigs planned around Washington, and are likely to share their…

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