Air Force Next-Generation Bomber Background and Issues for Congress.

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Corporate author / creator:Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Imprint:[S.l] : [s.n.], 2009.
Description:41 p. : digital, PDF file.
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10708898
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Other uniform titles:ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection.
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Summary:Discusses issues surrounding AF plans to acquire a next-generation bomber (NGB) aircraft by 2018, in light of recent Administration proposal to defer start of NGB program. Outlines plans for NGB program prior to FY2010 budget submission, profiles existing bomber fleet, reviews U.S. bomber force since end of Cold War, and summarizes prior-year legislative activity. Discusses issues for Congress, highlighting whether to fund NGB in FY2010, and whether to enact legislation to amend or add to prior-year legislation on bomber force structure. Discusses legislative activity for FY2010.
Other form:Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Air Force Next-Generation Bomber