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Senate Panel, House Advance FY 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill

Senate Panel, House Advance FY 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C)

The Senate Appropriations Committee (SAC) and the full House passed their respective versions of the fiscal year 2019 defense appropriations bill June 28.The Senate panel approved its version by a 30-1 vote, while the House cleared its legislation by a 359-49 vote. Both bills would provide about $675 billion for defense (Defense Daily, June 26). The Senate bill now heads to the full Senate for its consideration. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a SAC member, said he plans to offer a floor…

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