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10:57 PM, Apr 2, 2009 • By JOHN MCCORMACK

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A press release from Lieberman's office, announcing the passage of an amendment this evening:

The United States Senate today adopted an amendment to the budget resolution, introduced by Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT), to increase the end strength of the United States Army by 30,000 personnel. Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX), Mark Begich (D-AK) and John Thune (R-SD) co-sponsored the amendment.

"Today's vote shows that Congress is ready and willing to support those who voluntarily serve our country," Lieberman said. "This amendment is an important step in the right direction, and will help grow the Army to prepare it both for its immediate challenges and its future missions."

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