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Resident urges council to press federal representatives on proposed Department of Defense spending cuts

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Summary

A Newport resident told the council the community could be harmed if proposed Department of Defense cuts proceed and asked the council to consider a resolution urging state and federal lawmakers to act.

Resident Mike Goldstein, of 107 Bellevue Avenue, used the citizens forum to urge the Newport City Council to consider action after reports that the Department of Defense plans annual spending cuts of about 8% per year for five years.…

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