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The House Appropriations Committee has approved a spending bill that reduces the Air Force's budget for spare parts and flying hours. The bill allocates less than half of the $4 billion the Air Force requested for spare parts and cuts $121 million from the flying hours program. The bill will now go to the full House for consideration.
The budget cuts could impact the Air Force's ability to maintain its aircraft and conduct training operations, potentially affecting its readiness and capabilities. The reduction in funding for spare parts and flying hours may also have implications for the Air Force's modernization efforts.
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