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unhappycamper

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Sun Apr 28, 2013, 08:02 AM Apr 2013

Army says no to more tanks, but Congress insists [View all]

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20130428/APW/1304280598

Army says no to more tanks, but Congress insists
By RICHARD LARDNER
Associated Press
Published: Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 7:56 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 7:56 a.m.

WASHINGTON - Built to dominate the enemy in combat, the Army's hulking Abrams tank is proving equally hard to beat in a budget battle.

Lawmakers from both parties have devoted nearly half a billion dollars in taxpayer money over the past two years to build improved versions of the 70-ton Abrams.

But senior Army officials have said repeatedly, "No thanks."

It's the inverse of the federal budget world these days, in which automatic spending cuts are leaving sought-after pet programs struggling or unpaid altogether. Republicans and Democrats for years have fought so bitterly that lawmaking in Washington ground to a near-halt.
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Let's Make Some Other Suggestions For That Money grilled onions Apr 2013 #1
Eisenhower rurallib Apr 2013 #3
Meanwhile Newest Reality Apr 2013 #2
our commander in chief will veto this unnecesary boondogle, right? nt msongs Apr 2013 #4
Sound like a no brainer but.... era veteran Apr 2013 #5
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