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Rob Wittman: “It is unconscionable to require these services to continue to spend money on facilities they don't need while the budget…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
It is unconscionable to require these services to continue to spend money on facilities they don't need while the budget caps require them to cut end strength, training, readiness, which puts American troops at unneeded risk.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

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Wittman criticizes budget cuts affecting military readiness due to unnecessary spending on facilities.

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