Defense
Senate Democrats derail GOP effort to pass Defense bill
Delay makes it more likely a continuing resolution will be needed to cover the department’s initial fiscal 2007 expenses.
Defense
Senate approves measures to improve Defense accountability
Spending bill amendment limiting the annual military travel budget to $70 million passes by voice vote.
Defense
Senate acts quickly to add funds for military equipment
Spending bill amendment approved unanimously would give $7.8 billion more to the Army and $5.3 billion more to the Marine Corps.
Defense
Defense bill attracts potential border security additions
Proposed amendments seek billions to deter illegal immigrants from entering the country.
Defense
Senior Democrats urge phased troop withdrawal from Iraq
Letter to Bush comes as Senate GOP leaders were hoping to fit in action on the fiscal 2007 Defense appropriations bill before August recess.
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Military equipment woes prompt call for larger bridge fund
Army and Marine Corps need billions guaranteed by Oct. 1 to repair and replace items damaged or destroyed, House appropriators say.
Defense
Senator concerned contracting report may have been tainted
Official with ties to subcontractor on fighter jet program took part in discussions on report suggesting procurement strategy.
Defense
Senate committee cuts funds for several major weapons programs
Cuts to Joint Strike Fighter, Army Future Combat Systems and other programs strip $9 billion from Pentagon’s 2007 budget submission.
Defense
Army leaders weigh tactics to protect prized program
Despite budget shortfalls that could exceed $20 billion annually, service tries to maintain modernization program.
Defense
Lawmakers remind Rumsfeld of Defense dress policy
Rule adopted last October bars wearing of military uniforms at political events.
Defense
National Guard chief says border deployments on track
There are now 3,600 troops along the border to assist CBP agents, with as many as 6,000 to be deployed by August.
Defense
Review of Army combat program challenges need for lighter vehicles
Study could help ease requirements for future fleet, quickening vehicle development and ultimately reducing costs.
Defense
Legislator to push for acceleration of missile defense program
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., chides Democrats for their continued opposition to program started more than two decades ago.
Defense
Internal review finds cost of Army future combat program soaring
Cost estimates for the program have nearly doubled in the last three years, soaring from $175 billion to $300 billion.
Defense
Defense contractors gear up to fight foreign metals ban
Industry groups want to ensure that the conference version of the defense authorization bill does not alter the status quo.
Defense
Army chief says tardiness passing spending bills is costly
Funding delays and reductions have required cuts in travel and other programs to cover urgent needs, Schoomaker says.
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Senators urge bigger 2008 budget for Navy shipbuilding
Current fleet is at 280 ships, down from 341 five years ago and the fewest ships since the 1930s.
Defense
Senate passes Defense authorization bill
Senators vote to reinstate Air Force's multiyear plan to buy 60 F-22A Raptor fighter jets.
Defense
GAO advises against spending on F-22 fighter jets
Report says Air Force hasn’t met several conditions for a multiyear procurement, including an expectation of significant savings.
Defense
Senate approves change in future war funding
Measure designed to steer Pentagon away from hefty emergency funding requests; would affect the fiscal 2008 budget.
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