Oops, they did it again: Senate Dems want 5% defense boost, GOP says not enough
It seems like whenever these committees get together the bottom line goes up — but not far enough for the military hawks.
Andrew Lautz is Director of Federal Policy for the National Taxpayers Union, where he promotes pro-taxpayer health, tax, and regulatory policy. Andrew also helps lead NTU’s work on Pentagon spending, government transparency, and Congressional reform. Before joining NTU, Andrew conducted research for a number of political and issue advocacy campaigns. Follow him on Twitter @Andrew_Lautz
It seems like whenever these committees get together the bottom line goes up — but not far enough for the military hawks.
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