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Elaine McCusker

Senior fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Elaine McCusker is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. She previously served as acting undersecretary of defense (comptroller) for the U.S. Defense Department.
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Lessons from this year’s unfunded priority lists

Just 15% of the value would go toward near-term readiness.

  • Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari
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In defense of the military’s unfunded priority lists

The service branches’ “wish lists” are a key part of Congress’ oversight process.

  • Mackenzie Eaglen, John Ferrari and Elaine McCusker
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How the Pentagon’s financial audit will help win wars

The cultural and technological drive toward transparency will ultimately make U.S. forces more effective.

  • Elaine McCusker, Mark Easton and Greg Little