U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates: Pentagon Is Facing A Spending "Crisis"

DEFENSE LEADERS - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay conduct a joint press conference at the Old City Hall in Ottawa, Canada, Jan. 27, 2011. Gates visited Canada to attend meetings with his Canadian counterparts. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen

Gates Says Pentagon Faces Spending 'Crisis,' Blames Congress For Potential Cuts -- Washington Post

OTTAWA - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the Pentagon is facing a spending "crisis" and could be forced to make immediate cuts in training and operations because Congress has failed to approve a final budget for the military this year.

Gates said the Defense Department might have to cut projected spending by as much as $23 billion this year unless Congress acts soon. The Obama administration submitted its annual budget proposal of $549 billion for the Pentagon 11 months ago, but lawmakers have not taken a final vote.

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