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Rob Wittman: “As the size of the Navy's fleet declines, and staffing levels at maintenance and training organizations feel added…”

On the recordJuly 31, 2013
As the size of the Navy's fleet declines, and staffing levels at maintenance and training organizations feel added pressure from sequestration, what specific risks has the Navy identified that could hinder its ability to execute the Surface Force Readiness Manual strategy?
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

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Wittman questions Navy officials about risks affecting fleet readiness due to budget cuts.

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