American sugar producers argue, with complete aplomb, that the price-support program operates at no cost to taxpayers.

FORBES: U.S. sugar policy is hard to swallow.

All told, government adjustments unrelated to contractor performance have more than doubled F-35 support-cost estimates since the program began.

FORBES: Massive Cost Estimate For Fighter Program Is Misleading

If implemented, the package of recommended changes offers the prospect of greater robustness and credibility for U.S. strategic forces, possibly at lower cost than the current program and with greater public support.

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