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On the recordJanuary 30, 2024
We are dealing with a defense budget that is inadequate, in my opinion. It is something we need to continue to put our money where our mouth is from the Congress side and make sure that we providing that pay and compensation.
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Jen Kiggans
Republican · Virginia

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Kiggans criticizes the defense budget and stresses the importance of adequate pay for service members.

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