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John McCain: After more than 2 million--billion dollars in cost growth of the first three Ford-class carriers, what--it's an example…

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
After more than 2 million--billion dollars in cost growth of the first three Ford-class carriers, what--it's an example, and a glaring example, of cost overruns and schedules delays.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain highlights significant cost overruns in aircraft carrier projects.

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