HASC Passes $696B Defense Authorization; Spending Battle Looms

Credit: U.S. Government
The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) has passed its defense policy bill for fiscal 2018 by a vote of 60-1 last night, approving just over $696 billion in funding for the military. The bill authorizes $631 billion for baseline military requirements compared to the $603 billion requested by the...

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