HASC to debate '19 defense policy bill

Military Times: House Armed Services Committee leaders are urging congressional budget writers to stick to Congress’ two-year spending deal on defense and provide the Pentagon with timely funding.

The Trump administration’s 2019 budget request seeks $716 for national defense, which complies with the deal to lift budget caps by $85 billion for defense and $68 billion for non-defense needs. The first half of the deal was signed into law last week.

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