Inflation to remain a contentious defense issue in FY-24 as dueling numbers emerge

By Tony Bertuca / December 3, 2022 at 8:12 PM
SIMI VALLEY, CA -- Lawmakers and Pentagon officials are acknowledging that record inflation and its impact on the Defense Department is likely to continue driving spending debates, while the Biden administration eyes completion of its fiscal year 2024 budget request. Pentagon Comptroller Mike McCord said in an interview with Inside Defense that he is working with the White House Office of Management and Budget now to finalize an FY-24 topline that takes into account costs that have been rising...

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