Elaine McCusker
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As 2023 is coming to a close, time is running out for Congress, the Pentagon and the Biden administration to act, write AEI’s Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari in this op-ed.
By Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari
In this op-ed, AEI’s Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari, two former Pentagon budget officials, warn about the national security repercussions of a potential government shutdown.
By Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari
In this new analysis, budget experts Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari lay out a trio of likely scenarios for the upcoming budget negotiations – including one they deem the “doomsday” scenario for DoD.
By Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari
AEI’s Elaine McCusker, former Pentagon comptroller, argues the Biden-McCarthy compromise is a positive sign, but there’s work to be done.
By Elaine McCusker
Another Continuing Resolution would impact military readiness when it comes to everything from munitions relevant to the fight in Ukraine to the newly revealed B-21 stealth bomber, warns Elaine McCusker of AEI.
By Elaine McCusker
Lawmakers and taxpayers should know PDI is not reflective of the defense investment to counter the pacing challenge of China, AEI’s Elaine McCusker writes.
By Elaine McCusker
With inflation soaring, Americans are starting to feel the pinch in everyday life. That could be even worse for members of the military, according to American Enterprise Institute budget experts John Ferrari and Elaine McCusker. In this new op-ed, they call for the Pentagon to avoid the usual games defense leaders play with inflation and…
By John Ferrari and Elaine McCusker
First, get the fiscal 2022 budget settled. Then figure out how to change budget plans in light of Ukraine’s fight, argue two experts from the American Enterprise Institute.
By John Ferrari and Elaine McCusker
At a time when political consensus on anything can be hard to reach, there is general agreement that the United States military must modernize to fend off a rising China and meet other national security needs. Bringing defense capability into the future usually generates thoughts of new weapons. However, much of the needed modernization must…
By Elaine McCusker and Dan Patt
As 2023 is coming to a close, time is running out for Congress, the Pentagon and the Biden administration to act, write AEI’s Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari in this op-ed.
By Elaine McCusker and John FerrariIn this op-ed, AEI’s Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari, two former Pentagon budget officials, warn about the national security repercussions of a potential government shutdown.
By Elaine McCusker and John FerrariIn this new analysis, budget experts Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari lay out a trio of likely scenarios for the upcoming budget negotiations – including one they deem the “doomsday” scenario for DoD.
By Elaine McCusker and John FerrariAEI’s Elaine McCusker, former Pentagon comptroller, argues the Biden-McCarthy compromise is a positive sign, but there’s work to be done.
By Elaine McCuskerAnother Continuing Resolution would impact military readiness when it comes to everything from munitions relevant to the fight in Ukraine to the newly revealed B-21 stealth bomber, warns Elaine McCusker of AEI.
By Elaine McCuskerLawmakers and taxpayers should know PDI is not reflective of the defense investment to counter the pacing challenge of China, AEI’s Elaine McCusker writes.
By Elaine McCuskerWith inflation soaring, Americans are starting to feel the pinch in everyday life. That could be even worse for members of the military, according to American Enterprise Institute budget experts John Ferrari and Elaine McCusker. In this new op-ed, they call for the Pentagon to avoid the usual games defense leaders play with inflation and…
By John Ferrari and Elaine McCuskerFirst, get the fiscal 2022 budget settled. Then figure out how to change budget plans in light of Ukraine’s fight, argue two experts from the American Enterprise Institute.
By John Ferrari and Elaine McCuskerAt a time when political consensus on anything can be hard to reach, there is general agreement that the United States military must modernize to fend off a rising China and meet other national security needs. Bringing defense capability into the future usually generates thoughts of new weapons. However, much of the needed modernization must…
By Elaine McCusker and Dan Patt
John Ferrari and Elaine McCusker of AEI argue in this op-ed that Congress needs to act quickly to ensure American national security before getting bogged down in election season.
By John Ferrari and Elaine McCusker