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Graham: Defense funding boost still likely ‘but probably not $30 billion’

By Travis J. Tritten
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Graham: Defense funding boost still likely ‘but probably not $30 billion’

The future of President Trump’s requested defense supplemental this year is “bright,” but any new funding is likely to be less than the $30 billion the president wants, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Tuesday.

Graham, who dined with Trump Monday night, said he doubts whether the Defense Department could spend an additional $30 billion before the end of the fiscal year.

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