Carl, Moore trade bombs over defense spending – both claim ‘work horse’ not ‘show horse’

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) was the lone member of Alabama’s congressional delegation to vote against the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which ultimately passed the House in a 310-118 vote Thursday. Moore, along with 72 fellow Republicans and 45 Democrats, opposed the finalized defense budget proposal. He cited abortion travel for service members, critical race theory and Ukraine funding among reasons for his vote. “Earlier this year, I proudly supported the House version of this legislation, which was truly focused on military readiness and service member