Fragmentary Phrase Sketches Incomplete Report Emerges
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Fragmented Brexit talks and political chatter abroad
A garbled OCR style note references Brexit timing and party positions, mentioning DUP and government phases. It alludes to negotiations, assurances, and deadlines without clear details, reflecting a chaotic fragment from a broader political coverage.
Marines cut training to fund costs and border mission
Marine Corps leaders warn training cancellations will degrade readiness as unplanned costs mount. Hurricanes Florence and Michael caused about 3.5 billion in damage to Camp Lejeune and nearby facilities, prompting nine key factors delaying funding. About 500 Marines remain on the border mission aiding wall work and DHS tasks while budgets shift to cover construction and other expenses.
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China warns US after Navy uses Taiwan Strait transit
China protested the U S transit through the Taiwan Strait saying it monitors the passage from start to end. China lodged stern representations as two U S vessels the destroyer Curtis Wilbur and cutter Bertholf entered waters off Taiwan's southwest coast. This comes ahead of Washington visits by Mnuchin and Lighthizer and amid ongoing trade talks.
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Philpott on Hiatus Column Suspended for Family Illness
Editor notes Tom Philpott has paused his Military Update column due to a family illness. He plans to write a final piece in the coming weeks, signaling an impending conclusion to the column.
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Army charges near 300 thousand for PFAS test records
The Army informed the Environmental Working Group it would charge 290400 to release water test records from 154 installations on PFAS. The group seeks FOIA data on perfluoroalkyl substances linked to cancer. Pentagon data requests and fee waivers are involved in the dispute.
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Coast Guard chief warns of aging fleet and funding gaps
Coast Guard commandant Adm Karl Schultz warned the service risks underfunding as backlogged shore infrastructure tops 1.7 billion dollars. He urged Congress for a 5 percent 2020 operations budget boost to 7.9 billion and an overall 11.34 billion, citing flatlined operations budgets for eight years and aging vessels.
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