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Wagner Applauds House Passage of Defense Funding Bill

Statement

Date: June 16, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense Government Budget and Spending

Today, Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02) commended the House passage of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 5293). This legislation approves necessary funding for the U.S. Department of Defense, and included in the bill was funding for 16 F/A-18E Super Hornets in the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

"I am thankful that we are another step closer to securing additional Super Hornets for production and maintenance in St. Louis. At a time of increased fear and threats of violent Islamic extremism, these jets are critical in supporting our war fighters abroad and protecting our families at home," said Congresswoman Wagner. "In addition to addressing the Navy's tactical aviation shortfall, these 16 Super Hornets will provide 5,000 direct jobs in St. Louis and thousands of jobs across the state, boosting our local economy for years to come."


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