Defense cuts worry Pentagon officials

Sequestration forces $46B in cuts

Published: Mar 01 2013 09:48:57 AM EST Updated On: Mar 01 2013 10:52:11 AM EST

Mandatory budget cuts set to go into effect March 1 are slated to cut $46 billion from defense programs, which defense officials say could put the nation at risk.

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