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Budget

Pentagon Details Impact Of Potential Six-Month CR, Pushing For Space Force Exemption

By Matthew Beinart

Thursday, November 7th, 2019

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Pentagon Details Impact Of Potential Six-Month CR, Pushing For Space Force Exemption

The Pentagon on Thursday detailed specific programs to be impacted under a potential six-month continuing resolution, such as halting Army helicopter and Stryker production increases and development of the Air Force’s F-15EX, with officials now preparing to work with lawmakers on including exemptions in the next stop-gap funding bill. Jonathan Hoffman, the department’s top spokesman, told reporters during a briefing Pentagon leadership has outlined high-priority line items they would like to see included in the next CR, specifically securing funds…

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