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House Takes Up Bill With LCS Change, Uncertain Language On Disputed Engine

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Thursday, December 9th, 2010

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By Emelie Rutherford The House was poised last night to pass a continuing resolution that would fund the Pentagon for the next 10 months largely at current levels, though the legislation faces opposition in the Senate. House Democrats, during their final weeks of having a majority in the chamber, were advocating for passage of the 10-month resolution during floor debate yesterday afternoon. The measure would approve the Navy's new plan for buying Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) and could potentially continue…

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