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Austin urges Congress to get military budget done or risk readiness

Another short-term budget extension will cause a host of problems for Pentagon, he says in letter to House and Senate leaders.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

The dome of the U.S. Capitol building is seen behind a row of U.S. flags on April 10, 2020, in Washington.

How Republicans might accept a smaller defense budget

Republican Rep. Ken Calvert is willing to meet Democratic lawmakers partway in their reported plans to trim the defense budget: cut back on civilian employees, not equipment and modernization.

3 years ago