03/05/2012
https://congress.gov...
"Can you give us an update on the Virginia Payload Module and how the program is faring given sequestration, a potential CR, and other fiscal adversities?"
"Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs) provide capable, relatively low cost alternatives to addressing certain mission sets while reducing operational risk."
"I am deeply troubled by any potential impacts on the two-per-year procurement schedule for Virginia-class boats that we so badly need."
"the cost of the Ohio replacement SSBN is significant relative to the annual ship procurement resources available to the Navy in any given year."