McCain plan gains momentum amid North Korea threats
By Rebecca Kheel - 04/30/17 07:30 AM EDT
Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) push for a $7.5 billion fund to bulk up the U.S. military’s capabilities in the Asia-Pacific is gaining momentum as tensions with North Korea mount.
The commander of U.S. forces in the region threw his support behind the idea this week, and experts say that such a fund would signal U.S. commitment to the region.
http://thehill.com/policy/defense/331173-mccain-plan-gains-momentum-amid-north-korea-threats
