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What will be the outcome of the Pentagon budget increase proposal by fiscal year 2025?
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Roger Wicker•Senate Armed Services Committee•Pentagon•Wicker•Axis of Aggressors•Trump•Air Force•Congress
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Official budgetary outcome documents from the U.S. Department of Defense or Congressional budget approval records.
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Senator Wicker Pushes for Pentagon Budget Increase to 5% of GDP Amid NDAA Concerns
Nov 11, 2024, 05:04 PM
Senator Roger Wicker, a key GOP figure and likely new chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is advocating for a significant increase in Pentagon spending. Wicker aims to boost the defense budget to 5% of GDP, aligning with his focus on countering the 'Axis of Aggressors.' This move comes as part of a broader plan for tens of billions of dollars in new military spending, which has gained traction following Trump's recent election victory. The proposal has sparked discussions about defense spending and the potential for price hikes on taxpayer-funded projects, such as the controversial $4,000 soap dispensers on Air Force planes. New NDAA provisions could facilitate these price hikes, prompting calls for Congress to intervene.
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