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Gates Offers ‘Reform Budget,’ Recommends Several Major Program Terminations

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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

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By Marina Malenic Defense Secretary Robert Gates yesterday unveiled his recommendations for the department's fiscal 2010 budget, including termination and scaling back of several big-ticket weapon programs. "The president agreed to this unorthodox approach--announcing the department's request before the White House submits a budget to the Congress--because of the scope and significance of the changes," Gates told reporters at the Pentagon. "Collectively, they represent a budget crafted to reshape the priorities of America's defense establishment. If approved, these recommendations will…

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