Hagel Said Defense Budget Was “Bloated,” Adding “The Pentagon Needs To Be Pared Down” When Asked About Devastating Defense Cuts Caused By Sequestration. QUESTION: “On this Joint Committee that’s being created, Leon Panetta, our Defense Secretary, has warned of really … Continue reading →

Under Sequestration, $500 Billion Would Be Cut From Defense Spending Over The Next Decade. “Both Republicans and Democrats want to avoid sequestration. President Obama said flatly during the presidential debates that it would not happen. In addition to the Pentagon … Continue reading →