Senator Ayotte offered amendment to help maintain military readiness
AP) A BIPARTISAN FULL-YEAR FUNDING BILL HAS TAKEN A BIG STEP FORWARD IN THE U.S. SENATE, DESPITE OPPOSITION FROM SOME SENATORS, INCLUDING NEW HAMPSHIRE'S KELLY AYOTTE.
AYOTTE, A REPUBLICAN, HAD OFFERED AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD HAVE ELIMINATED $381 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR A MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAM. IT WOULD HAVE RESTORED THE MONEY TO THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT'S OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET TO HELP MAINTAIN MILITARY READINESS.
