02/08/2012
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"how might advance appropriations impact Navy flexibility if sequestration were not averted in fiscal year 2014?"
"Secretary Stackley, how would a delay in the design of the VPM impact the Navy's ability to move forward with production on block V in fiscal year 2019?"
"Secretary Stackley, is the Navy currently assessing any plan to accelerate the construction of additional amphibious ships?"
"the Navy concluded that a fleet of 306 ships would be adequate to meet the range of worldwide requirements"