On the recordJune 12, 2026
I cannot rubberstamp $1.5 trillion—the largest defense budget ever proposed in our nation’s history—with zero checks.
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duckworth.senate.govI cannot rubberstamp $1.5 trillion—the largest defense budget ever proposed in our nation’s history—with zero checks.
Senator Duckworth expresses concerns over defense budget oversight.
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