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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Monday the $40 billion LCS will not go beyond 32 ships, instead of a planned 52, at least for now. (PRNewsfoto via associated Press)
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Partners, Tiffany White and Allsion White, right, hold a sign, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, in Atlanta. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was among those kicking off the "Southerners for the Freedom to Marry" campaign, saying he believes gay marriage supporters are on the "right side of history." (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, john Spink) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT.
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Nearly 250 gay rights supporters protest SB1062 at the Arizona Capitol, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Phoenix. The protesters gathered demanding Gov. Jan Brewer veto legislation that would allow business owners to refuse to serve gays by citing their religious beliefs. The governor must sign or veto Senate Bill 1062 by the end of next week. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Anthony Musa, left, and Brianna Pantillione join nearly 250 gay rights supporters protesting SB1062 at the Arizona Capitol, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Phoenix. The protesters gathered demanding Gov. Jan Brewer veto legislation that would allow business owners to refuse to serve gays by citing their religious beliefs. The governor must sign or veto Senate Bill 1062 by the end of next week. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell, R-Stafford, right, speaks during a news conference dealing with Medicaid expansion as Sen. Jeffrey L. McWaters, left, looks on at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Va., Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce and state business leaders renewed their call Monday for Republican House lawmakers to accept billions in federal Medicaid funds, saying it would be a boost for the state's economy. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown)