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HASC, HAC-D Bills Aligned With Weapons Changes

Julie Samuel

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

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Two key House panels are proposing to add funding to the Pentagon’s fiscal year 2013 budget this week for equipment including a submarine, Navy cruisers, and unmanned aircraft. The House Appropriations Defense subcommittee (HAC-D), which plays a key role in shaping the Pentagon’s budget, plans to approve a $519.2 billion defense spending plan today that is $3.1 billion above President Barack Obama’s request and $1.1 billion above FY ’12 levels. The legislation the HAC-D will vote on in a closed mark-up session…

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