SUMMARY: 2008 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
At stake in this bill is nothing short of the security of our nation. The bill addresses that responsibility head on, fully funding our troops so that they are prepared for whatever emergencies may arise, providing them with first class weapons and equipment, and ensuring that they and their families are well taken care of.
At the same time, the bill realizes its obligation to meet the recent dependence on the use of contractors with increased support for their management and oversight. It likewise makes a commitment to fiscal responsibility.
- Contracting Security Positions: Requires the Secretary of Defense to develop minimum standards for all contractors performing security functions and to establish a clear set of rules of engagement for those operating in Iraq and Afghanistan, within 90 days of the bill’s enactment.
- No Permanent Bases In Iraq: Continues to prohibit the establishment of permanent bases.
- Growing the Force: Supports DoD’s plans to increase the size of the Army and Marine Corps in order to reduce the pressure to extend troop deployments.
Full Text of the Committee Markup.....
http://appropriations.house.gov/pdf/...eSummaryFC.pdf
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