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I appreciate the witnesses. I just wanted to make an announcement that, in an effort to be constructive, Congressman Paul Ryan and I have introduced today a bill that would give the Pentagon complete flexibility in making spending decisions.

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Cooper announces a bill with Ryan for Pentagon spending flexibility.

07/31/2013

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