On the recordMay 2, 2022
In a fiscal environment with 8.5 percent inflation, the Department's budget request equates to a cut to our national defense at a time of unprecedented security risks.
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congress.govIn a fiscal environment with 8.5 percent inflation, the Department's budget request equates to a cut to our national defense at a time of unprecedented security risks.
Shelby highlights the impact of inflation on defense budget requests.
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