The Pentagon wants to wait as long as possible before issuing guidance on how to deal with sequestration cuts, Defense Department comptroller Robert Hale told lawmakers today, stressing that Congress needs to find a way to avoid them. “We'll wait as long as we can to begin this process,” Hale told the House Armed Services Committee. “I feel like I spend most of my time as it is planning for things I furtively hope don't happen.” During the hearing, Rep...
