Reality eventually catches up with hope-based plans, though, and then the resulting cost growth may lead to program termination.

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Such minor problems should not be grounds for the premature termination of a vital program.

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Termination of the DHS football program has not come before the board and is not on any agenda at this time.

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Moreover, complete cancellation of the program would cost the taxpayer huge sums in termination costs provided for as part of the fixed price contracts that would have to be breached.

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