PoliticoLayoff threats put Congress on noticePoliticoFacing economic uncertainty, defense contractors are plotting to spur Congress to nix the automatic budget cuts set to begin next year. The plan? Threaten to send out layoff notices — hundreds of thousands of them, right before Election Day.defense cuts could lead to war, top US military official saysFox NewsPanetta: Pentagon layoffs this fall if Congress fails on budget dealLos Angeles TimesPanetta: 'Huge gaps' in military's review of mental health casesKansas City StarBoston.comall 496 news articles »