Post by LWPD on Jan 3, 2012 20:45:48 GMT -5
Even as a thought experiment, prioritizing cuts in defense spending is no easy task. Add in the real world political costs of angering mobilized constituencies, and it becomes a no win situation.
"Later this week, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta will reveal his strategy that will guide major defense reductions — and with it the Obama administration’s vision of the military that the United States needs to meet 21st century threats. The Pentagon has committed to $450 billion in reduced spending over the next 10 years, but may have to come up with a total of $1 trillion in cuts if Congress follows through with deeper reductions. Make your own plan to reduce the budget by choosing some of the most common, interesting or provocative cuts that have been proposed by various parties."
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"Later this week, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta will reveal his strategy that will guide major defense reductions — and with it the Obama administration’s vision of the military that the United States needs to meet 21st century threats. The Pentagon has committed to $450 billion in reduced spending over the next 10 years, but may have to come up with a total of $1 trillion in cuts if Congress follows through with deeper reductions. Make your own plan to reduce the budget by choosing some of the most common, interesting or provocative cuts that have been proposed by various parties."
Courtesy of NY Times
The Future Military: Your Budget Strategy
Take The Simulator Challenge
