Defense
Military seeks extra funding to cover shortages for base closures
Absent additions to spending measure, services could face a $4 billion shortfall for base closures and realignments approved in 2005.
Defense
Dems set to restructure House Armed Services panel
Leader plans to move away from subcommittees focused on military missions, and toward ones more closely aligned with the services.
Defense
Army chief seeks fewer limits on activating reserves
Chief paints a dire picture of ground troops' ability to respond to worldwide operational demands should current mobilization policies remain intact.
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National Guard supporters to renew bid to elevate chief
Goal is to increase the stature of the Air and Army National Guard and give the chief a greater voice in Pentagon budget and strategy decisions.
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Iraq panel fuels debate on ending Defense supplementals
Members of House and Senate Armed Services committees seek to force administration to put war expenses in regular Defense budget.
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McCain assails call to reduce U.S. combat forces in Iraq
Senator cites a “disconnect” between bipartisan panel’s recommendation and the realities in Iraq.
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Senators push for public hearing on Iraq report
Leaders of Senate defense panel invite study group heads to testify Thursday, a day after the group releases its findings.
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Defense nominee acknowledges problems in Iraq
Robert Gates assures Senate committee that if he is confirmed he will work with Congress and take lawmakers’ advice seriously.
Defense
Defense official sees smooth trajectory for space programs
In a series of meetings last year, discussions over space were not partisan in nature, presumably boding well for the future.
Defense
Stealth bomber upgrades could set stage for future aircraft
Upgrades could address critical capability shortfalls until the next systems are ready for combat in more than a decade, industry official says.
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Massachusetts Dem seeks defense oversight subpanel chairmanship
Prospective leader proposes focusing on force protection, military readiness, Pentagon funding priorities and contracting abuses.
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Key House Democrat lambastes Iraq policy
Lack of a plan for post-combat occupancy and failure to deploy an adequate number of troops are among many flaws cited.
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Military services questioned over financial management
Service officials acknowledge more work is needed, but tout attempts to transform their business offices over the last year.
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Senate panel leader weighs Iraq options as general opposes deadlines
Armed Services panel chairman urges colleagues to "carefully study" the findings of the independent and bipartisan Iraq Study Group, as well as conclusions from a military-led review of Iraq.
Defense
Freshman Democrats include anti-terrorism expert
Addition of members with military credentials could give Democrats added clout during anticipated floor debates on the war in Iraq.
Defense
Military services seek $160 billion extra to cover war costs
If request is granted, supplemental spending would be equal to more than half of the regular fiscal 2007 defense budget.
Defense
What if: A look at how Dems would lead on defense issues
If Democrats gain control of Congress, they would be unlikely to trim overall defense spending, congressional aides and analysts say.
Defense
OMB rejects Army bid for bigger share of 2008 budget
Administration officials agreed to a figure nearly $18 billion below what senior officers say the service needs.
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Pentagon pursues more 'proactive' liaison role on Hill
New guidance motivated by desire to have office better reflect changing bureaucracy in the Pentagon and respond faster to requests for information.
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Defense official pledges continued investments in special ops
Goal is to develop a "global sensor network" of troops capable of collecting human intelligence.
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