Why Obama and Gates need Ike to trim the military
Former president's warning of a 'military-industrial complex' rings true as Congress pushes back on cuts.
The secretary is actually up against a vast industrial-congressional complex, with intertwined and entrenched interests. Over the decades, the defense industry has spread into so many congressional districts that it's virtually impossible to shut anything down without a Hooah! battle cry from key lawmakers. The targeted F-22 fighter jet, for instance, is assembled with components built in 44 states. Full Story »
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