The chief of naval operations is rejecting the cruiser phased modernization plan proposed by the Republican-led House Armed Services Committee, while an influential Democrat on the panel plans to propose legislation siding with the service, according to a letter and the proposed amendment obtained by Inside the Navy . The House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee proposes to further restrict the term of planned cruiser availabilities. Subcommittee Ranking Member Joe Courtney (D-CT) plans to file an amendment April...
