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Congressman Hunter Vows to Accelerate Missile Defense Efforts

July 11, 2006 :: Navy Times :: News

Representative Duncan Hunter (R-CA), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, vowed Tuesday to increase U.S. missile defense spending, in light of North Korea’s recent test launch of a Taep’o-dong 2 long-range ballistic missile, reports Navy Times.
        Congressman Hunter acknowledged that he had no specific dollar amount in mind, and he did not mention where the increased funds might best be used. Nevertheless, he suggested that there is still time to alter the 2007 defense authorization bill, which is now pending before a House-Senate conference committee. He added that the cost of increased missile defense assets would not necessarily require cutting other defense programs. (Article)

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