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White House Requests Exemptions In Likely CR For Columbia Subs, W93 Development, Space Force Funds

White House Requests Exemptions In Likely CR For Columbia Subs, W93 Development, Space Force Funds
Artist rendering of the future Columbia-class nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), which will replace the Ohio-class submarines. (Illustration: U.S. Navy)

The White House’s request to Congress for exemptions to be included in a likely stopgap spending measure covers procurement of two Columbia-class submarines, development of the W93 submarine-launched nuclear warhead and funds for Space Force, according to documents. The list of “anomalies” for a continuing resolution arrives as the administration and congressional leadership have agreed on a tentative deal to avoid a government shutdown, as FY  '21 appropriations packages are unlikely to be approved before the end of the month.…

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