On the recordMarch 1, 2011
The Coast Guard's discretionary budget has increased less than 1 percent.
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congress.govThe Coast Guard's discretionary budget has increased less than 1 percent.
Landrieu highlights the inadequate budget increase for the Coast Guard compared to the DOD budget.
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