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This report looks at the Obama administration's decision to defer development of the US Air Force's next-generation bomber (NGB) in 2010. It notes that prior to the submission of the fiscal year 2010 budget, the Air Force was conducting research and development work aimed at fielding a NGB by 2018. The report provides background to the decision, surveys America's bomber fleet, outlines issues for the US Congress and details the legislative activity surrounding the deferment.