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Experts Discuss Impact of Budget Cuts on Defense & National Security

Washington, DC
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Senator Carl Levin says that when it comes to cutting spending, Congress has “special gym shoes to kick the can down the road”. The Armed Services Committee Chair was addressing defense spending, and how to make cuts without risking national security. He was joined by Former Joint Chiefs Vice Chair James Cartwright and the head of defense contractor TASC.

The National Press Club hosted the event.

Updated: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 5:30pm (ET)

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