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The House GOP’s proposed six-month stopgap funding bill would block the Pentagon from initiating 168 new programs worth a collective $4.3 billion and impede 101 planned procurement rate increases totaling $39.8 billion, according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Austin has provided a detailed list to congressional appropriations leaders on the impact of the long-term continuing resolution backed by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), as the lower chamber is likely set to vote Wednesday on the measure amid growing opposition. “Continuing…
