President Clinton today signed a $309 billion fiscal year 2001 defense authorization bill into law nearly one month after the start of the fiscal year. Clinton signed the FY-01 Defense Appropriations Act Aug. 8. "While I have concerns with several provisions in this Act, I have determined that H.R. 4205 generally reflects my strong commitment to the nation's security," Clinton said in a statement. "It provides for critical national defense needs and priorities, maintains the readiness of our Armed Forces,...
