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Put Pentagon cuts on table for discussion
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Jan. 31, 2011 1:20 pm
Many of our leaders agree that cutting federal spending is necessary, yet much of the debate is focused on cuts to domestic programs. In an era when our states are facing terrible financial problems, I hope that our representative and senators will take a hard look at Pentagon spending.
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, also a former chairman of the Pentagon's Joint Chiefs of Staff, and many members of Congress from both parties have said that cuts in Pentagon spending must be on the table to address the budget deficit. Credible proposals have been put forward to cut up to $1 trillion in Pentagon spending over the next decade.
Dawn Suter
Iowa City
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