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House Debates Army Cut Amid Budget Amendment
The House weighs a calculated risk to reduce the Army from 900000 to 870000 as an amendment adds 99 million dollars to the Defense bill for 1958-59. Rep. Sikes argues cuts weaken defense while Mahon and Joint Chiefs oppose the plan noting broader increases for Marines and Army National Guard.
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Defense Department
House
Appropriations Committee
Robert L. Sikes
D-Fla
Sikes
Joint Chiefs of Staff