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Betty McCollum: “We're talking about a $92 billion increase between Air Force…”

Featuring: Betty McCollum, Democratic | U.S. House Minnesota, 4th Congressional District

House Hearing on the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force FY 2027 Budget

Published April 30, 2026 | Video Starts at 24:32

So maybe you may share that with the Secretary, see what occurs. Ms. McCullum. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Well, We're talking about a $92 billion increase between Air Force and Space Force. but we also need some help. You have mentioned in previous testimony and other conversations about the need to remove older buildings and facilities that eat into your operations, legacy … (24:32–24:39)

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Asserts that there is a $92 billion increase in the budget for the Air Force and Space Force.

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