The military's top finance official refuted reports that the Pentagon wasted millions on lavish food spending at the end of last fiscal year. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 25, 2019. Department officials estimate they could cut more than 210,000 redundant or excessive medical appointments if Congress approves the changes. The Pentagon is still years away from being able to defend against hypersonic weapons. By Aaron Mehta
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