Defense bill preserved despite critics seeks after cuts
Senate and House negotiators finalizing a 20.7 billion military authorization bill kept most Pentagon programs as requested. Key restrictions on biological and chemical warfare spending were dropped, GAO audits were limited, and contested ship funding was scaled back from House levels. The measure also authorizes the Freedom Fighter aircraft and maintains ABM deployment approval, with final approval pending the president's signature.
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Navy Identifies Eight Destroyers to Be Mothballed
Washington reports eight destroyers Pritchett Ingersoll Hopewell Bailey Zellars Massey Nicholas O Bannon to be mothballed and two aviation units VP-21 Squadron 52 to be disbanded as part of a $1 billion savings plan. The measures save about $8.8 million annually.
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Antiwar protest permit rejected for November 15 march
The Justice Department refused a permit for a mass demonstration on Pennsylvania Avenue on November 15 citing plans by some to foment violence. NEW MOBE claimed negotiations were broken off, while a smaller symbolic parade on the mall was offered. A separate 40 hour “March Against Death” permit was approved for late November 13 ending before the mass march. About 50,000 were expected to participate in the large demonstration from Arlington National Cemetery to the White House.
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