In a new Gallup Poll, a short majority of Americans believe news reports about the situation in Iraq are inaccurate. Recognizing that the responses could indicate they believe media are offering views that are too rosey for reality or too dire, Gallup went a step further to find out which side is predominant. The answer: 61 percent believe news media paint the situation as worse than it actually is, compared to 36 percent who say the picture is too rosey.
The new defense reconciliation bill includes $7.2 billion for Air Force and Navy aviation accounts, almost half of which will buy more F-15EXs. While electronic warfare, drones, connectivity and airlift all get attention, the F-35 was conspicuously absent from the package, with no explanation given.