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FY15 Defense Full Committee Markup Bill Summary

Statement

Date: July 17, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Technology and Communication Defense Military Personnel Government Budget and Spending

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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chairman of the Defense Subcommittee, said:

"Today's bill makes targeted investments in support of the Defense Department's most valuable resource - the three million active duty, reserve and civilian employees. It sets clear priorities, removes $11.7 billion in unnecessary funding and reinvests those funds where they are needed the most. It also sets out to maintain the U.S. defense industrial base for the long term.

"This bill also protects America's leadership at the cutting edge of innovation. For decades, Defense Department technologies have revolutionized the world. Many of these breakthroughs began as a novel solution to a military problem. We must continue to invest in medical breakthroughs and technological advancements that keep us at the forefront of innovation, improve the health and safety of our troops and contribute to our overall national security."

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