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On the recordFebruary 7, 2017
Congress can help now: 1) Support end-strength increase, 2) Support on-going recapitalization efforts to replace aging fleets and right-size high-demand capabilities, 3) Permanent relief from Budget Control Act funding levels.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine outlines specific actions Congress should take to improve military readiness.

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