Following concerns about escalating costs with the presidential helicopter recapitalization effort raised by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and seconded by President Obama yesterday, the lead contractor behind the effort today defended the program and backed current plans to review its future. At a meeting with lawmakers yesterday at the White House, Obama agreed with McCain that the presidential helicopter effort demanded a "thorough review" by Defense Secretary Robert Gates. McCain told the president that the program required "tough decisions" about...
