Stevenson’s army, September 29

– The Senate went back to its old dress code. Good.

– House used its Holman rule to try to cut SecDef Austin’s pay to $1. Bad.

– DOD lists defense spending by state. It matters to Members.

– The Hill notes end of the trade consensus.

– Just Security has much harsher view of Menendez actions helping Egypt.

– WSJ says India’s spy agency does covert ops abroad.

– Former Marine doesn’t like GOP ideas about attacking Mexico.

– RAND scholar wants to avoid long Ukraine war.

– Steve Walt examines ethical issues in Ukraine war.

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