<p>That figure is drawing criticism both for being too large and for falling short.</p>

That figure is drawing criticism both for being too large and for falling short.

Nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces scrutiny both for being too large and falling short

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Nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces scrutiny both for being too large and falling short

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