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The defense department can implement some of the plan on its own, but many proposals will need congressional approval - a process that is always lengthy and contentious.

US Plans Cut in Army Troops by 2015 2011

The defense department can implement some of the plan on its own, but many proposals will need congressional approval - a process that is always lengthy and contentious.

US Plans Cut in Army Troops by 2015 2011

Now Iraq is winding down, I think the American public sends crazy messages like they want us out of the war, but they want the defense department to get more money.

Mike Ragogna: Christmas Meets Politics: Chatting With Twisted Sister's Jay Jay French and The Mavericks' Raul Malo Mike Ragogna 2011

Successive U.S. administrations have failed to outline a post Cold War defense strategy while American interests have remained constant over the years and any recent attempt at a global national security or grand strategy has been preempted by fear of rocking the defense department boat, political infighting and, more importantly, two wars.

Patricia DeGennaro: Military Budget Cuts: No Big Deal or Excellent Opportunity? Patricia DeGennaro 2012

That said, it sounds like defense cuts would be in the mix: If you're willing to look with a critical eye at every aspect of government, whether we're talking about entitlements or were talking about the defense department, we can't take one off the table and say you can't touch this.

A 'Conservative Problem-Solver' Daniel Henninger 2011

Military officials say the defense department is sending the drones to Uganda and Burundi, who have supplied troops to the African Union peacekeeping force helping the Somali government.

Report: US Drone Targets Militants in Somalia 2011

The defense department said the legislation could restrict transfer of future detainees to other countries and also objected to new language that expanded the detainees held by the military to include any "associated force" acting in coordination with al Qaeda.

Senators Compromise on Detainees Julian E. Barnes 2011

Under the House-passed legislation, Congress would have to adhere to limits on so-called discretionary spending -- such as the budgets for government agencies, including the defense department.

Progress Seen on Deal to Resolve Debt Crisis Andrew Ackerman 2011

Ricks, who covered the defense department for The Washington Post from 2000 to 2008, responded to Rumsfeld on his blog for Foreign Policy magazine:

Tom Ricks responds to Donald Rumsfeld 2011

Military officials say the defense department is sending the drones to Uganda and Burundi, who have supplied troops to the African Union peacekeeping force helping the Somali government.

Report: US Drone Targets Militants in Somalia 2011