A GOP delegation , fresh back from Asia trip , looks at U.S. standing in region . Asia 's continued economic growth is not certain , these lawmakers say . They fear that China will use its economic and military power to coerce neighbors . Comment:
A GOP delegation , fresh back from Asia trip , looks at U.S. standing in region . Asia 's continued economic growth is not certain , these lawmakers say . They fear that China will use its economic and military power to coerce neighbors . They argue U.S. carrier fleet overdue for upgrades that administration has n't budgeted .