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Stop-gap US budget bill planned by Republicans will hurt thousands of military programs, defense chief warns

Stop-gap US budget bill planned by Republicans will hurt thousands of military programs, defense chief warns

  • Congress will have to pass some type of temporary measure by Sept. 30 in order to avoid a shutdown of the federal government
  • Austin said a temporary bill would stall research and development projects, and slow progress key nuclear, ship-building, high-tech drone and other weapons programs
By AP ·