WASHINGTON – President Obama’s new budget would dramatically increase spending on F-35s and other military programs that are important to Connecticut’s economy. It would also boost funding of public works and establish a series of new programs aimed at easing the financial burden on students and working families
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Navy, Army go forward with purchase of 102 Sikorsky helicopters
The Navy, citing budget problems, had wanted to end a multi-year joint contract with the Army to buy 102 helicopters from Sikorsky, but the Navy has reversed itself and will go ahead.
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House approves military construction bill, but no money for Groton sub base
The U.S. House approved a $71 billion military construction and Veterans Affairs spending bill Wednesday that has money for Connecticut’s Air National Guard but would fund no new projects at Naval Submarine Base New London.