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Democrats disagreed, but the line will likely be featured prominently in budget negotiations in coming months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<strong>Tuesday, Feb. 11<\/strong><br>\r\n<br>\r\nSenate Homeland Security \u2014 9:30 a.m. \u2014 342 Dirksen <br>\r\n<i>Cybersecurity<\/i><br>\r\nOfficials from the Department of Homeland Security and state technology offices will testify on local and regional cybersecurity efforts. <br>\r\n<br>\r\nSenate Armed Services \u2014 9:30 a.m. \u2014 G-50 Dirksen <br>\r\n<i>Afghanistan<\/i><br>\r\nOutside experts will testify on progress and challenges for the U.S. military in Afghanistan. <br>\r\n<br>\r\nHouse Veterans&#8217; Affairs \u2014 10 a.m. \u2014 H-210 Visitors Center<br>\r\n<i>Minority veterans health <\/i><br>\r\nVA officials and outside experts will testify on health care programs targeted at minority veterans. <br>\r\n<br>\r\nHouse Armed Services \u2014 10 a.m. \u2014 2118 Rayburn <br>\r\n<i>Major state competition<\/i><br>\r\nOutside experts will testify 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