Spending on military construction in Washington State continues to rise in President Obamas 2013 budget request despite talk of nationwide defense cuts.
The state would gain $581 million for work at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Naval Base Kitsap and Naval Station Whidbey Island, up from $519 million in Obamas 2012 defense budget.





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