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John Garamendi: “The Department of Defense (DOD) estimates it needs $88.5 billion in FY13 OCO funding of which $85.6B is to conduct…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
The Department of Defense (DOD) estimates it needs $88.5 billion in FY13 OCO funding of which $85.6B is to conduct military operations for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi outlines the funding needs for military operations in Afghanistan.

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