Russ Feingold: “This amendment seeks to limit obligation of funds for the production of this new aircraft until Congress has an…”

“This amendment seeks to limit obligation of funds for the production of this new aircraft until Congress has an opportunity to review carefully the recommendations made by the General Accounting Office in a report issued last month. The GAO report, entitled 'Navy Aviation: F/A-18E/F will Provide Marginal Operational Improvement at High Cost,' outlines some very important questions that should be considered before we proceed further with procurement of this aircraft. The amendment directs the Department of Defense to submit a report responding to the GAO concerns, and provides an opportunity for GAO to comment on the DOD response. It fences 10 percent of the funds appropriated for procurement of the new aircraft until 30 days after this report is submitted.”