Why the Pentagon ‘buried and killed’ a study on cost savings

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Why a report the Pentagon ‘touted’ savings was killed

Leaders at the Department of Defense periodically conduct efficiency reviews, looking for ways to cut costs. One such report, ordered by Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work in 2014, was scrapped after it identified wasteful spending and suggested measures to save $125 billion over five years. For background and analysis, Judy Woodruff speaks with The Washington Post's Craig Whitlock.

AIR DATE 12/6/16

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