But the lack of urgency in passing these bills is only a part of the problem. My colleagues in the majority have used a few appropriations bills that have been brought forward as a vehicle for their political agenda. and increased spending on expanded social programs and pet projects. As we debated the Defense authorization bill week after week. the majority party delayed the bills approval by trying to add and. in fact. successfully adding. in some instances. unrelated amendmentsamendments dealing with Federal hate crimes legislation. and immigration was even considered during the debate. Ultimately. these tactics wasted valuable time and delayed essential resources our military is counting on. As each minute. each day. and each week passes by. we come closer and closer to what is known as an omnibus appropriations bill.
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