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Federal measure includes $75M to develop Hawaii's missile defense system
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Congressman Ed Case said he has secured $75 million for the continued development of Hawaii’s missile defense system.
As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Case said they were able to sign off on the funding as part of next year’s defense bill.
The bill proposes to fund $706 billion for federal agencies and programs in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.
“This bill ensures continued protection of our national security, preserves our domestic manufacturing base and invests heavily in research and development,” Case said.
Read more: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2021/07/15/congressman-case-secures-75m-develop-hawaiis-missile-defense-system/
