WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Ted Budd issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in committee markup. During the markup process, Senator Budd secured 49 provisions that have advanced to the Senate Floor.
"Investing in our national defense not only ensures our military remains the most lethal fighting force in the world but also drives economic growth and strengthens American manufacturing competitiveness. I am proud that North Carolina leads the nation in military readiness as the strategic hub for several of our nation's largest military...