Korb: Defense must be part of debate to reduce spending

Lawrence J. Korb explains why defense must be part of the debate to reduce spending, highlighting on the Pentagon's management problem.

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Because of the need to deal with our federal debt, all parts of the federal budget must be on the table when looking to reduce spending, including and particularly defense.

People who oppose reducing defense spending make at least four arguments against it. But close analysis shows that these arguments are without merit.

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