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McCain to introduce measure to boost defense spending by $18 billion

By Jacqueline Klimas
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McCain to introduce measure to boost defense spending by $18 billion

The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee said on Thursday that he will seek an additional $18 billion to spend on defense in fiscal 2017 when the annual defense policy bill is considered on the Senate floor next week.

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said he will offer an amendment to increase defense spending above the current caps, bringing the Senate bill’s funding level in line with the House plan.

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