Richard Blumenthal: “Secretary Kendall, the Navy cut 29 MH-60R helicopters from the planned…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2014

Secretary Kendall, the Navy cut 29 MH-60R helicopters from the planned procurement, which would leave the Navy 29 aircraft short of its requirement.

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Blumenthal questions the impact of helicopter cuts on Navy procurement.

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Richard Blumenthal: “Secretary Kendall, the Navy cut 29 MH-60R helicopters from the planned procurement, which would leave the Navy 29…”