National Guard deployment to Washington, DC will cost US roughly $1.4bn
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Pentagon estimate given to Congress covers extended troop presence in the US capital through January 2029.
The extension of the United States National Guard deployment in Washington, DC until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4bn, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress.
The figure, covering fiscal years 2027-2029, is based on an average of 2,500 Guard members remaining in the capital.
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Pentagon estimate given to Congress covers extended troop presence in the US capital through January 2029.
The extension of the United States National Guard deployment in Washington, DC until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4bn, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress.
The figure, covering fiscal years 2027-2029, is based on an average of 2,500 Guard members remaining in the capital.