The reason why both the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) reduced the $1.1 billion to $800 million in Afghanistan was because you're on track in Afghanistan to spend only $200 million for this entire year.
Levin explains budget cuts for Afghanistan based on spending projections.
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Woman, I rise in opposition to this amendment. The Acting Chair (Ms. Pingree). The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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