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Senator Dianne Feinstein, 89, whose recent bout with shingles included contracting encephalitis, is frailer than ever. But she remains unwilling to entertain discussions about leaving the Senate.

Ultimately, the United States may need a permanent increase inend-strength to meet all of its defense needs, but that step should wait until existing forces are deployed more efficiently. By makingsmart investments and freeing wasted resources, the U.S. armedforces can increase their capability in the near term and be betterprepared to fight and win America's wars in the future.

The past century provides rich lessons in economic policy during recessions. Policymakers should heed those lessons and reduce the burden on American families and businesses by cutting tax ratesfurther and allowing the growing economy to provide the tax revenueto balance the budget.