On the recordJune 25, 2013
Congress increased funding for an east coast missile defense system most experts have described as being wasteful and has cut critical port security programs.
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congress.govJanice Hahn: “Congress increased funding for an east coast missile defense system most experts have described as being wasteful and…”
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Hahn criticizes Congress for prioritizing missile defense over port security funding.
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