Politicians in both parties might be reluctant to let Defense Secretary Robert Gates have his way with the Pentagon budget–and they, the rank and file, will ultimately have the final say when a real piece of legislation comes to a vote. But Gates and the administration do have some powerful allies on Capitol Hill, and their efforts will be crucial to the success or failure of the attempted overhaul.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=143887