Strategy, the pivot, the military girding of that is largely the u. S. Navy and the central that makes much sense if the navy is stable in size or growing because otherwise you have 60 of a smaller force that may be less than 50 of the old force and if you do the math, sequestration is roughly at the crossover point. In other words, it would force a reduced fleet size if it was to stay over longterm, which would be in the range of lets say 240, 250 ships, maybe less and 60 of that is no improvement. Relative to 50 of where we are today. Which is about 285 ships. Its more or less a watch. If you are trying to send a signal, you have taken the ability away by sequestration. Thats a clear way and a reason im against sequestration. I dont think we need a build up, but a nice, steady, real increase would be, to me, a good thing. Over to you. Thank you. If i had a real good answer for the question, id probably call the secretary of defense this afternoon and let him know, but its a very impo
Screeria nigeria. Briefing. And later epa Administrator Gina Mccarthy testifies on her agencys 2016 budget request. Next treasury secretary jack lew and John Koskinen testify on the 2016 budget request for the Treasury Department. They also discuss cybersecurity, tax fraud, Taxpayer Services, and Small Businesses. This runs just under two hours. The subcommittee on Financial Services and general government will come to order. Good afternoon. The subcommittee as i said, will come to order. Today marks the first hearing of the Financial Services and general Government Subcommittee for the 114th congress. This is also my first hearing as subcommittee chairman. And im pleased to serve alongside the new Ranking Member my good friend, senator coons. I would also like to acknowledge senator langford and senator durbin. Although our subcommittee is small, the number of agencies we fund is large. And their impact on our economy is significant. Im confident that our members are up to the task be
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