The House of Representatives approved an amendment proposed by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz) to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that mandates a 0.5 percent cut to the defense budget if the Pentagon does not pass an audit. The amendment was approved through a voice vote on Tuesday evening.
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House passes amendment to reduce defense budget if Pentagon fails 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 fails an audit. The measure was approved via voice vote on Tuesday evening.
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House adopts Biggs’ amendment to slightly cut defense budget if Pentagon fails audit
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House passes amendment to reduce defense budget if Pentagon fails audit