Return to Article: Gates: Defense needs another $70 billion in 2009

By Megan Scully CongressDaily January 6, 2009
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    I am going to buy as much Force Protection stock symbol FRPT because they are going to receive a large order in 2009 for MRAPS..

    John Nomad Posted February 5, 2009 9:53 AM
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    Maybe there is common ground between Avis and GW? What if, as a temporary measure, government contracts did not permit profit? Take the PLUS out of cost-plus?

    The job of protecting the Nation could proceed. The existence of companies would be more assured (as it stands, a lot of firms, even in the military-industrial complex will go under once the war time budgets get curtailed). Last, but not least, the eventual costs to the taxpayers would be reduced. Once the depression is over, we can go back to business as usual. Meanwhile, why not have all the horses pulling in the same direction?

    Just a thought...

    M Onger Posted January 8, 2009 1:08 PM
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    I some what agree with Aivs let us abolish all programs not specifically identified in the constitution like every over bloated federal agency in Washington DC. It seems that the federal gevernment is great at identifying problems and creating a bueracracy to make problems bigger and grow just like thier departments.

    billiam Posted January 7, 2009 7:35 PM
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    While I can definitely commiserate with Avis, my first concern here is to get the total DoD request on the books up front and center. Let's eliminate this policy of supplemental requests that hides the true costs of these "wars".

    Tip off Posted January 7, 2009 2:26 PM
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    Avis, did you read the article? Everything listed was directly related to current operations. Furthermore, "the military industrial complex" of this nation keeps you free and safe enough to write such stupidity. There is plenty of waste in this government and little of it comes out of DoD.

    GW Posted January 7, 2009 12:47 PM
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    Gates wants another $70B??? Well, we all have had to trim the fat from our budgets and it is time for DoD to do the same. No more "carte blanche" for this fiasco of an organization. If it isn't directly related to current operations then the budget should be frozen. RDT&E and Procurement for cold war relics such as FCS, Raptor, etc needs to be cut immediately. The military industrial complex needs to end in this Nation.

    Avis Posted January 6, 2009 3:51 PM

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