On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
With the continued decline of the defense budget over the past 3 years--forcing cuts to personnel, ships, and aircraft--what will be the impact of tripling or quadrupling your fuel costs?
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Cornyn questions the financial impact of rising fuel costs on military resources amid budget cuts.
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