Stevenson’s army, September 22

– House takes up the NDAA today. Here’s the rule governing time and amendments.

– RollCall says congressional budgets flat but demand for services rising. Here’s the CMF study cited in article.

– FP says State plans big expansion of its “China desk.”

-As some argued in class, Time says Macron anger helps his reelection candidacy.

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