Defense Spending Efficiencies

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Defense Spending Efficiencies

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Mar 29, 2012

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On March 29, Congressman Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, discussed the federal budget deficit and its likely impact on national security programs.

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Mar 29, 2012

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