McHugh: Army Modernization Strategy 'Requires Almost Constant Review and Correction'

By Marjorie Censer / July 30, 2009 at 5:00 AM
The president's nominee for Army secretary pledged at his confirmation hearing today to conduct a "thorough review" of the service's modernization investment strategy if his nomination is approved. John McHugh, the former ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, said in responses to advance policy questions that he would seek to arrive at a "stable funding level" and a "stable modernization program" for the Army if confirmed by the Senate. Sen. Carl Levin, the chairman of the committee, said...

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