Carter Writes to Congress Outlining 2017 Budget Concerns
By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2016 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter sent a letter to the House and Senate armed services committees’ leadership that outlines several concerns he has with the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters today.
Cook said Carter sent the letter today for consideration when the House and Senate committees convene in conference over the upcoming defense budget.
While Carter makes clear his intentions to work with House and Senate leadership on the budget, Cook said, he spells out three broad areas of serious concern with the legislation.
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