02/23/2010
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"the Navy concluded that a fleet of 306 ships would be adequate to meet the range of worldwide requirements"
"Secretary Stackley, is the Navy currently assessing any plan to accelerate the construction of additional amphibious ships?"
"Congress rejected the Navy's proposal last year to early retire seven cruisers."
"Secretary Stackley, Congress provided $263 million for advanced procurement in fiscal year 2013 appropriations for a 12th LPD. What is the plan for the use of those funds?"