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Flatter defense budgets means Congress will look for savings and legacy cuts

Published: March 5, 2021, 4:43 p.m.

b'Washington state Democrat Adam Smith (D-WA) is embarking on his second term as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. This year is different though, because Democrats also hold the Senate. Smith says the Defense budget will nevertheless be hard fought this year, but vows the committee will get it done. Federal News Network\\u2019s Scott Maucione talked with Smith about his upcoming priorities. \\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'