Pentagon Defends AMSA Bomber Plan Amid Questions
The Pentagon defends plans for a new manned bomber but says no production commitment exists. Sen. William Proxmire released a declassified report raising questions about funding signals. Air Force aims for up to 240 AMSA aircraft at about 50 million each, with production contingent on milestones and congressional approval. California oil output noted at about 35,000 barrels daily.