02/10/2015
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"Secretary Mabus, what is your assessment of the Navy's operational tempo (OPTEMPO) reporting and how well are we meeting our operational tempo requirements to reduce stress on our servicemembers and t..."
"Admiral Greenert, are we starting to see the signs of a strained force in the Navy?"
"Sequestration makes the problem worse, quite simply."
"Sequestration in 2013 has resulted in a $4 billion operation and maintenance (O&M) shortfall and a $6 billion investment shortfall."