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Gov’t Shutdown Averted After Deal Struck On DoD Budget

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Monday, April 11th, 2011

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Congressional leaders announced late last Friday they reached a deal that would prevent the federal government from shutting down that night at midnight, after they agreed to contentious issues including the level of defense funding for the next six months. Congress then passed another continuing resolution (CR) temporarily funding the government until it finalizes and approves the full-year budget this week. President Barack Obama on Saturday then signed that latest CR, which runs "through" this upcoming Friday, April 15, according…

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Congress

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Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

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Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

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