Sen. Sanders Initiative to Cut Pentagon by 10% Secures Half of Senate Democratic Caucus
July 23, 2020
July 23, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release:
Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to cut America's $740 billion military budget by 10% to invest in jobs, health care, and education secured the support of 23 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
"Today, almost half of the members of the Senate Democratic Caucus--23 Senators--voted to cut Pentagon spending by 10% and invest in . . .
Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to cut America's $740 billion military budget by 10% to invest in jobs, health care, and education secured the support of 23 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
"Today, almost half of the members of the Senate Democratic Caucus--23 Senators--voted to cut Pentagon spending by 10% and invest in . . .