Without interim measures our small boat fleet in New Hampshire is in danger of extinction.
Kelly Ayotte
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Kelly Ayotte is a former United States Senator from New Hampshire, serving from January 5, 2011, to January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, she was the first woman to represent New Hampshire in the Senate. During her tenure, Ayotte focused on issues such as national security, fiscal responsibility, and education reform. She was known for her bipartisan approach and worked on various initiatives to strengthen the military and improve veterans' services.
I ask unanimous consent that after I finish speaking, my colleague from Tennessee, Senator Alexander, be permitted to speak. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Illinois.
Absolutely. In fact, as I understand it, Senator Hatch is going to be coming to the floor also to speak in opposition to it. I only have some brief comments, and I know Senator Alexander will also. If we want to divide this up, I am fine…
Undersea strike volume will decrease by approximately 63 percent in the 2030 timeframe due to two factors: SSN force structure reductions and SSGN retirement.
Admiral Ferguson, last year at our hearing, I asked you about the unsustainable pace of surged fleet operations as high demand for ships and submarines was taking its toll.
The Air Force is planning to fund weapon system sustainment to 81 percent of the fiscal year 2014 requirement.
Overall, the Air Force does not have sufficient O&M funding in fiscal year 2013, and will not in fiscal year 2014, if the President's 2014 budget request is sequestered.
If we do not receive sufficient funding in fiscal year 2014 for weapon system sustainment accounts, to include depot and maintenance programs, aircraft availability rates across the Air Force will likely decrease, which will have an…
I share Senator Shaheen's desire to work to make sure that we are eliminating waste, duplication, misallocated funds, given the budget challenges we face.
Providing fewer flying hours reduces the readiness of these aircrews and places them at higher risk if they are called upon to execute operational taskings.





