Word: appropriationsâ
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Dates: during 1981-1981
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While going along for the moment with Reagan's plans, the reformers insist that the Pentagon justify every expenditure and offer alternative approaches for some weapons systems, rather than presenting Congress with this-is-it-or-else choices. Congress is beginning to "fence in" military appropriations???that is, to vote money for a defense project only on condition that the Pentagon come up with solid evidence that it is practicable, potentially effective and not likely to suffer stunning cost overruns. Says Senator Hart: "If it doesn't make sense, if it's not cost effective, if they can't answer...
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