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Gates readies big cuts in weapons

Battle looms with Congress

Aides said Defense Secretary Robert Gates's decisions will be guided by what he learns while spending time with troops. Aides said Defense Secretary Robert Gates's decisions will be guided by what he learns while spending time with troops.
By Bryan Bender
Globe Staff / March 17, 2009

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WASHINGTON - As the Bush administration was drawing to a close, Robert M. Gates, whose two years as defense secretary had been devoted to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, felt compelled to warn his successor of a crisis closer to home. (Full article: 1205 words)

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