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Democrats urge $10 billion defense cut in next budget
Democratic leaders on the Joint Economic Committee urge President Nixon to trim defense outlays by at least $10 billion for 1971. Proxmire says the cut, though controversial, could proceed with tighter monitoring to avoid waste while maintaining security. Republicans doubt the figure lacks supporting data.
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