May Come As Late As April, Though 'Topline' Number May Be
Released Sooner
Those hoping for some kind of resolution to the ongoing
budgetary fight over such programs as
the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II joint strike
fighter will have to wait a bit longer. President
Barack Obama's 2010 defense budget request will be delayed,
possibly until April, White House and Defense Department officials
said Monday.