| Description: | US military's leading leaders says looming spending cuts may very well leave troops unprepared for combat
Senate Armed Services Committee members, from left, Sen. John McCain, RAriz., Sen. Deb Fischer, RNeb., and Sen. 12, 2013, before the committee's hearing on the looming cuts towards the defense budget that could be a part of the sequestration. The committee is always to meet once more currently to vote on President Barack Obama's defense secretary nominee, Chuck Hagel, who's facing fierce opposition from Republicans, like McCain, Graham, and Ayotte who have promised a "no" vote. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Senate Armed Solutions Committee members, from left, Sen. John McCain, RAriz., Sen. Deb Fischer, RNeb., and Sen. 12, 2013, prior to the committee's hearing around the looming cuts towards the defense budget that could be a part of the sequestration. The committee is to meet once again these days to vote on President Barack Obama's defense secretary nominee, Chuck Hagel, |