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Lawmakers to DOGE: Use a scalpel, not a sledgehammer at the Pentagon

February 20, 2025

Jennifer Hlad

Defense One

https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2025/02/lawmakers-doge-use-scalpel-not-sledgehammer-pentagon/403157/

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