U.S. Budget Woes Could Hit Missile Shield In Europe -- Salt Lake Tribune
Washington • A breakdown in high-stakes budget talks in Congress could threaten plans for a missile defense shield in Europe.
Congressional negotiators have shown little sign they will be able to meet Wednesday’s deadline for reducing the deficit by $1.2 trillion over 10 years. If they fail to agree, a new law mandates cuts throughout the federal government, including a big slice of the defense budget.
While it is not known what military spending would be cut, an expensive program aimed primarily at defending Europe is unlikely to be spared.
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My Comment: I can see the argument happening right now .... why spend money defending Europe when they are unwilling to do so themselves. But the real substantive cuts are not going to be in Europe .... but actually here.
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