A U.S. House defense oversight panel's recommendation not to fund a proposed missile tracking satellite system next year drew fire from one prominent member, who nonetheless endorsed the broader measure that contains the provision. All present members of the House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee - including Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger (D-Md.) - voted May 4 to affirm the mark-up of their portion of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which is scheduled to be considered by the full committee May 11.
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