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Capitol Connection
by District 116 State Rep. Wanda Brown
This year, we faced a $500 million budget shortfall. To get to a balanced budget, both chambers of the General Assembly had to make some difficult choices. This week, we truly agreed and finally passed next year’s budget.


View From The Capitol
by District 4 Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler
Military matters took center stage on Capitol Hill this week, beginning with the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), on which I serve, approving the National Defense Authorization Act for 2013 ? legislation to bolster America’s defense capabilities to better protect our homeland. This bill invests in military readiness and supports efforts to combat the threat of terrorism. It ensures that our military can sustain the power needed to defend our people and our country.




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