Trump eyes jump in military spending
China Daily | Updated: 2017-03-01 07:11
US Leader slashes big chunks from domestic programs and foreign aid
WASHINGTON - On the eve of his first congressional address on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump offered a taste of his upcoming budget, announcing he would ask Congress for a nearly 10 percent rise in military spending and a large cut in foreign aid.
Previewing measures designed to back up campaign promises with dollars and cents, Trump promised a fiscal plan focused on "public safety and national security".
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