02/01/2010
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"The budget impact would be proportional to the size of the force that is not withdrawn."
"This 10 percent buffer, which could temporarily raise troop levels above the maximum of 98,000, can only be authorized on a case-by-case basis by you."
"As a cost effective alternative to buying a JSF aircraft here and to ensure timely fielding of needed strike fighter capability in theater, to what extent have you explored the possibility of refixing..."
"Secretary Gates, why is $158 million needed for information technology improvements at Rock Island to support detention facilities at Thomson?"