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HAC-D Advances FY ‘24 Spending Bill, As Dems See Lack Of Bipartisan Support Ahead

HAC-D Advances FY ‘24 Spending Bill, As Dems See Lack Of Bipartisan Support Ahead
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) speaks at the OM&S Warehouse ribbon-cutting ceremony at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division on Nov. 8. 2019. Photo by Sgt. Becky Cleveland, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division

The House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee (HAC-D) on Thursday advanced its $826.5 billion fiscal year 2024 spending bill, while the panel’s top Democrat said it likely won’t become law with the current GOP-proposed policies in the legislation. The bill, released on Wednesday and then marked up in a closed session, did not contain full spending details or where program cuts were made, while the GOP-led subcommittee did cite provisions to block climate change and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion-related programs as well…

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