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James Warns Of Air Force Consequences Due To Possible Continuing Resolution

Pat Host

Wednesday, August 10th, 2016

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James Warns Of Air Force Consequences Due To Possible Continuing Resolution

A KC-46 refuels an A-10 during testing. Photo: Air Force.

The KC-46, Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and the B-21 programs would all be negatively affected if the Air Force enters fiscal year 2017 under a long-term continuing resolution (CR), service Secretary Deborah James warned Wednesday.James told reporters at the Pentagon that a six-month or even year-long CR are possibilities. Appropriations bills have stalled in the Senate as lawmakers argue over various issues from gun control to Zika virus funding. It is expected that the new fiscal year, which starts…

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