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Hillary Scholten: “Members from both parties filed over 1,000 amendments to the…”

Featuring: Hillary Scholten, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, District 3

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Let's Talk NDAA Priorities

Published | Video Starts at 02:55

One of those is about what national security investments should look like. This year's proposals invest heavily in hard power capabilities and reduces funding for diplomacy and international engagements by $1.1 billion. Members from both parties filed over 1,000 amendments to the NDAA this year. I personally filed over 20 of my own championing issues that West Michiganders care about. So when it comes to the ndaa, which the House may consider as soon as next week, I'll do what I always do. (02:55–03:01)

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