Budget Cuts Would Hollow Out U.S. Military

Report: Budget Cuts Would Hollow Out Military -- Washington Times

A new congressional report spells out in detail how the military would become “hollow” if automatic spending cuts of $1 trillion start eating away at force structure next year.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has warned repeatedly in recent weeks of a weakened, or hollow, military if a congressional super-committee fails to agree on deficit reductions by Nov. 23.

By law, the stalemate would require across-the-board slashing at all federal agencies, including the Pentagon.

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More News On U.S. Defense Budget Cuts

Top U.S. military commanders in Washington for budget talks with Panetta -- Stars and Stripes
Panetta to Meet With Combatant Commanders on Budget-Cut Strategy -- Bloomberg Businessweek
White House seeks more Pentagon budget cuts -- Reuters
GOP warns defense cuts could harm Hampton Roads -- Hampton Roads
Fitch: Super Committee Budget Deadlock Could Pose Risks for U.S. Defense Firms -- Business Wire

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