FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senate Approves Chambliss, Isakson C-130J Measure Measure would prohibit the Pentagon from using FY05 supplemental funds to terminate C-130J program
“I am pleased the United States Senate overwhelmingly approved our measure prohibiting the Pentagon from spending funds in this bill to terminate the C-130J program,” said Chambliss. “Not only is the C-130J a valuable aircraft to our men and women fighting in the war on terror right now, but the C-130 program has long been the workhorse of our air tactical fleet and vital to the United States Air Force. Until the Pentagon submits a revised budget to Congress that includes keeping the C-130J program, we intend to keep the pressure on and do all we can to ensure this valuable aircraft is available to the men and women in our armed forces.” “This is great news for Over the past several months the C-130J, KC-130J, as well as C-130J’s operated by our coalition partners in The amendment was necessary because the Department of Defense has not yet submitted the amended budget request for this program that they discussed during previous congressional hearings. Specifically, the measure will ensure that the C-130J program – which meets validated Air Force and Marine Corps requirements – is not cancelled in fiscal year 2005 and that the Department of Defense follows through with completing the multi-year procurement contract. ### |
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