That means more layoffs in the middle class wage paying construction business.

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The argument could also be made that delaying construction of the new Ford class of carriers might actually increase the long-term cost of carriers, since the next-generation carrier is designed to reduce crewing requirements by hundreds of personnel, and manpower expenses are the biggest driver of life-cycle costs for aircraft carriers.

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Despite these considerations, some observers believe the Navy is under so much pressure to save money in the near term that it will delay construction of the second Ford-class carrier by two years.

FORBES: Despite Budget Woes, The Navy Is Unlikely To Cut Carriers