Defense
Democratic Senator Blames White House in Failure of Military Sexual-Assault Bill
Kirsten Gillibrand says legislation to strip commanders of their power to decide which sexual-assault cases are prosecuted would have succeeded if President Obama had pushed for it.
Defense One
Why Russia and China Won’t Join Forces Over Disputed Islands
Too much history, too much risk, too little gain to believe that Beijing or Moscow are aligning against Japan. By Yun Sun and Hana Rudolph
Nextgov
Snowden's Security Breach Could Cost the U.S. Billions, Top General Says
It may take two years to assess and address the damage, Dempsey tells lawmakers.
Oversight
Gillibrand's Military Sexual-Assault Bill Fails in Senate
The controversial legislation, which the New York Democrat said she would continue to fight for, would strip commanders of the power to decide which sexual assault cases are prosecuted.
Oversight
Congress Hates Military-Base Closings, but Can Chuck Hagel Do It Without Their Approval?
The Defense secretary says he is studying his options.
Nextgov
PayPal Billionaire, Boeing Battle Over Who Can Build a Better Space Taxi
Elon Musk thinks his company SpaceX can do a better job of sending military satellites into space.
Defense One
Pentagon Leaders Working to Define Military’s Post-War Purpose
With a post-war budget and (yet another) strategy, senior defense leaders are crafting a new mission for the U.S. military. By Kevin Baron
Defense One
What Will $5 Billion in Military Cyber Spending Pay For?
The Pentagon is spending more on cybersecurity, but is it spending it in the right way? By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Pentagon Wants to Keep Controversial War Budget Beyond Afghanistan
The war in Afghanistan is winding down, but the Pentagon hopes its war budget goes on. By Stephanie Gaskell
Nextgov
No Major Cuts for DISA in 2015 Budget Request
But White House communications take a $20.9 million hit.
Nextgov
CIA Accused of Hacking Senate Staffer Computers
The agency's watchdog is investigating whether agents spied on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Nextgov
Defense Health Agency Wants More Money for IT Operations in 2015
Agency also wants $91.3 million in research funds for new electronic health record.
Nextgov
Energy Dept. Seeks $8.3 Billion for 2015 Nuclear-Arsenal Work
Some $2.7 billion sought for aging U.S. warheads, including the B-61 gravity bomb.
Pay & Benefits
Military Groups Brace for Battle Against Higher Health Care Costs
Lawmakers expected to stall on benefit cuts in midterm election year.
Nextgov
Air Force to Congress: Save the Space Fence
The proposal preserves development of new radars aimed at keeping vessels safe from deadly space trash.
Defense One
The Biggest Threat to the Pentagon’s Budget Is Entitlement Spending
Our failure to reform mandatory spending is adversely impacting our nation and our national security. By Rep. Scott Rigell
Defense One
To Inflict Pain on Russia, Target Its Energy First
If Washington wants to change Putin’s mind about Ukraine, start targeting Russia’s oil, money and leadership – and stop drawing down U.S. troops in Europe. By John R. Deni
Nextgov
Pentagon Slashes Army Tactical Radio Buy
The department’s 2015 budget request also pares $800 million from space systems funding.
Pay & Benefits
Obama: Growth of Military Pay and Benefits Cannot Be Sustained
Budget recommends less generous allowances, more fees for vets’ health care.
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