To deal with tough economic times, the Pentagon should establish a new semi-independent team to develop a detailed downsizing plan for how to aggressively cut costs, according to a Defense Business Board task force . During its quarterly meeting today, the board unanimously approved the task force's recommendations on the best ways to apply successful business practices to the Defense Department. Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter launched the review in December 2012, calling for the board to determine which key...
