By Jen DiMascio Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, vowed not to sign the conference report of the committee's most important annual bill because of an earmark. The $2.28 billion sticking point authorizes the purchase of eight C-17 Globemaster aircraft. It is tucked in a supplemental package attached to the defense authorization bill that House and Senate lawmakers agreed to in conference last week. The House Rules Committee is scheduled to consider the…
McCain Boycotts Conference Report, Opposing Plus-up For C-17 Aircraft
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