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Federal payroll consolidation should save $1 billion

Defense could spend less on new technology in coming years

Personnel and equipment costs may displace weapons procurement

By Evan Morier Oct 22 2009, 10:22 AM

Defense Secretary Robert Gates


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Congressional analysts told the House that the DoD could spend up to $7 billion less per year on new weapons. President Obama and Secretary Gates have previously stated their intentions of shifting the priorities of the Defense budget to meet the needs of modern warfare.

 

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