On the recordMarch 10, 2015
The Army today is able to produce only enough readiness to meet requirements--and we can only achieve this because of the extra funding made available by the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA).
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congress.govThe Army today is able to produce only enough readiness to meet requirements--and we can only achieve this because of the extra funding made available by the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA).
Ayotte highlights the Army's current readiness and reliance on additional funding.
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