Return to Article: Fighter plane program may see cuts to pay for backup engine

CongressDaily August 17, 2006
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    Again and again I read about these contractors being paid for work that hasn't been done. These companies are getting performance bonuses even when they haven't earned them. Also, the military often buys defense systems it doesn't need and inflates quantities. They let production contracts for technologies that haven't even been properly tested or even (sometimes) invented.

    Then there is the matter of killing ants with sledgehammers. If we want to do something to reduce the loss of life, we need to do something about who we elect to office.

    The Pentagon wastes millions of dollars needlessly but refuses to listen to anyone with an ounce of expertise and our Congressional representatives hesitate to do anything to offend their campaign contributors. No more money!

    Robert M. Posted August 24, 2006 8:13 AM
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    It amazes me that General Davis can make this decision (set spending priorities) while the Army leader cannot do the same thing.

    I still wonder why the Air Force and Army refuse to cut the singing sergeants or the bands to get money for these very important projects. Guess the band and singers are more important for the generals' parties than the war fighting weapons are for the country.

    Taxpayer Posted August 18, 2006 6:35 AM

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