The following is an April 28, 2017 letter from eight U.S. Senators asking Secretary of Defense James Mattis to fully fund the Littoral Combat Ship program.
Document: Senate Letter to SECDEF Mattis on Littoral Combat Ship Program
May 1, 2017 10:25 AM - Updated: May 1, 2017 10:52 AM

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