But the panel could not recommend specific ways to raise the money.
They called the proposal one of the most significant government changes the panel has recommended.
The panel also recommended a reduction in 550 professional level jobs, a cut of nearly 14 percent.
The panel therefore recommended further reviews over a 10-year period.
But last week the panel changed course and recommended the smaller update.
The panel recommends vigorous Government research programs to that end.
The panel recommended that the Navy clean up and leave.
The panel then recommends whether or not a special prosecutor should be named.
He offered to resign if the new panel recommended it.
For example, the panel recommended reducing the police force by 1,605 positions.