General Dempsey Warns of ‘Very High Risk’ Budget Cuts By Daniel Halper FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinEmailPrint July 29, 2011 2:13 pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinEmailPrint President Obama’s nominee for the chairmanship of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said earlier this week that defense budget cuts would be “extraordinarily difficult” and “very high risk.” Recommended Stories Panetta calls Hegseth address to senior leaders 'waste of time'US conducts first known strike in eastern Pacific targeting alleged cartel vesselTrump administration's decision to repatriate survivors of US strike in Caribbean Sea raises red flags TagsBlogBudgetsMartin DempseyTWS Archive Related Content Breaking News Special prosecutor opens investigation into Jay Jones Justice Trump administration argues no time-limit on power to deploy National Guard Senate Thune teases shutdown votes to pay troops and air traffic controllers White House Trump says entire East Wing to be demolished for ballroom construction Senate Mark Cuban hearing erupts over Obamacare subsidies amid shutdown fight
