Defense
E-mails prompt requests for probe of Air Force secretary
Air Force official allegedly made promises in exchange for OMB support of a controversial proposal to lease 100 Boeing tankers.
Defense
Senate panel rejects fixed term for national intelligence director
Governmental Affairs Committee also rejects move to give proposed director personnel authority over all intelligence agencies.
Defense
Air Force grounds 29 refueling tankers over safety issue
The order comes amid a flurry of disputes over the Air Force's tanker replacement plan.
News
Senators unveil bipartisan intelligence overhaul bill
Measure would create a national intelligence director with considerable budget and personnel authority.
Management
Congress, White House urged to streamline national security appointments
9/11 commissioners recommend eliminating Senate scrutiny of some appointees.
Defense
Pentagon official, House Dems spar over terrorism report
Democrats criticized the administration and congressional leaders for not moving quickly enough on the commission's recommendations.
Defense
Lawmaker warns of changing Pentagon intelligence role
Handing control of strategic assets to the new intelligence director may not be wise, according to House Armed Services Chairman Duncan Hunter.
Defense
Fight emerging in authorization bill over troop strength
Pentagon officials have lobbied for the lowest figure possible.
Management
Pentagon to probe energy services contract award
Reliant Energy Solutions East was indicted for its role in the California energy crisis of 2000-01.
Defense
House, Senate send Defense appropriations bill to president
$417.5 billion measure cuts $1.6 billion from President Bush's budget request.
Management
Contractors contend spending bill would stifle competition
The $417.5 billion defense bill would extend provisions on outsourcing Pentagon civilian personnel jobs.
Defense
Appropriators take aim at high-profile Pentagon projects
All three services hit with funding cuts, restructuring plans and reporting requirements on big weapons programs.
Defense
Conferees finish $418 billion Defense appropriations bill
Conference report is $1.6 billion below President Bush's budget request.
Defense
Senator probes Pentagon energy contract
Democrat investigates Defense Department’s agreement with subsidiary of firm indicted for role in California energy crisis.
Defense
Congress urged to address aging Defense helicopters
Modernization of fleet necessary, but lawmakers will face tough budget, technology choices.
Defense
Lawmakers look after home military installations
As fall elections approach, bases in home states and districts get extra attention.
Defense
Senate passes defense authorization bill
The $447 billion measure includes $25 billion in emergency contingency funds for Iraq and Afghanistan.
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