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John McCain: General Petraeus, why is over $1.2 billion requested in the fiscal year 2011 budget for military construction projects…

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
General Petraeus, why is over $1.2 billion requested in the fiscal year 2011 budget for military construction projects to support current operations in Afghanistan when many of these projects won't be completed until the summer of 2012, a full year beyond the date set by the President to initiate a drawdown of forces?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain questions the timing of military construction funding in relation to troop drawdown.

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