The House of Representatives approved an amendment proposed by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendment stipulates a 0.5 percent reduction in the defense budget if the Pentagon fails to pass an audit. The measure was passed through a voice vote on Tuesday evening.
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House Passes Amendment to Reduce Defense Budget Linked to Pentagon Audit
The House of Representatives has passed an amendment by Rep. Andy Biggs that will reduce the defense budget by 0.5 percent if the Pentagon does not successfully complete an audit. The amendment was approved via voice vote as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
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