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House Considers Coast Guard Legislation
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The Officer
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June 1, 2008
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The Coast Guard Authorization bill for Fiscal Year 2008, H.R.2830, was debated by the House in late April. The bill would increase the Coast Guard budget to $8.4 billion, an increase of $200,000 over President George W. Bush's request. The Coast Guard Reserve would be authorized $126,883,000. The bill would increase Coast Guard Active Duty end-strength by 1,500 members to 47,000. It would also authorize additional maritime security response teams, expanding a rapid response force capability. It would create the position of assistant commandant for ...
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