11. On defense spending, Republicans also promised a big buildup. 12. So far there is no defense spending boom to pay for a big military buildup. 13. The big buildup turned into a big bust. 14. They are concerned that the big buildup in inventories and cutbacks in production earlier this year have already cost thousands of jobs. 15. The report noted a big buildup in business inventories in the second quarter, which could prove a drag on the economy later in the year if demand slows. |