"Sometimes the deployment is delayed because of technological difficulties.
On Tuesday, when Mr. Obama spoke to workers who build aircraft carriers in Newport News, Va., the visit also served as a reminder that a carrier battle group, whose deployment to the Persian Gulf was delayed in anticipation of the budget cuts, was still docked in nearby Norfolk.
(The real "Bob" disputes this account, but admitted to the Washington Post that the deployment to the consulate was delayed as he tried to enlist support from local militias).
The deployment of the second battery in central Israel was delayed when people who lived nearby complained that the Green Pine radar might endanger their health.
"The deployment can be delayed and rescheduled, and we'll work to iron out issues related to the deployment," a Homeland Security official said, asking that he not be identified because he did not want to "talk over" Ms. Napolitano's recent comments.
The United Nations authorized 11,000 troops for the mission in Sierra Leone, but their deployment has been delayed because of lagging troop contributions from member nations.
No ordered deployments have been delayed, Pentagon and military officials said, and no exercises have been postponed, but they said they were awaiting the final resolution before deciding whether to reschedule deployments.
