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Budget

Services Warn Against A Full Year Continuing Resolution, Would Need Tens Of Billions In Reprogramming

Wednesday, February 28th, 2024

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Services Warn Against A Full Year Continuing Resolution, Would Need Tens Of Billions In Reprogramming

An aerial view of the Pentagon. (U.S. Navy Photo)

Defense Department service leaders on Wednesday warned that a full year Continuing Resolution (CR) for funding would require tens of billions of dollars in reprogramming and prioritize current operations above personnel, acquisition and modernization. The under secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force told reporters Wednesday that they will all have to prioritize current operations, to the detriment of other activities and some acquisition programs. “As far as why we chose the priorities that we did - you see…

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