Cuts Across The Board

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the worst thing they can do is just make cuts across the board. He says that would lead to a "hollow" military. So, Defense.gov reports, Gates is holding a comprehensive review to ensure any cuts are based on analysis of the consequences. Gates said he's had only one meeting, so far, to find ways to conduct the review, and hasn't decided on an approach yet. He says one possible approach would begin with the Quadrennial Defense Review, and to consider the implications of scaling back or eliminating specific missions.