Paul Ryan on Proposed Defense Budget Cuts: ‘Disappointing’

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The Republican chairman of the House Budget committee criticized the Obama administration’s plans to shrink the defense budget in a statement. 

“The House Republican budgets have consistently met the needs of our military leadership,” said Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin Republican. “It’s disappointing that the President continues to use these vital funds as bargaining chips for higher taxes and more domestic spending.”

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