15 Smart Ways to Cut the Budget

15 Smart Ways to Cut the Budget

Restructure National Defense - $500 Billion

Restructure and reengineer the military structure by scaling back ground combat troops, altering acquisition practices, and reforming compensation packages.

Broader benefits to U.S. economy
Improves the military's ability to respond to modern challenges, particularly in Asia and the Middle East; makes military procurement of assets more efficient and competitive; designs benefit packages more in line with troops' preferences. - Read more

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