Oversight
Senate panel approves $35B Energy-Water spending bill
Proposal is less than president's request but more than $200 million above figure approved last week by a House subcommittee.
Defense
House panel OKs $191.7B military construction bill
Plan includes $50.6 billion in advanced fiscal 2012 funding for key VA health care programs.
Defense
Rolls-Royce defends its F-35 engine
Obama administration is threatening to veto alternate engine program.
Defense
Panel agrees to withhold $3.9B in aid to Afghanistan
The assistance funds are blocked until the panel can hold hearings into the alleged corruption.
Oversight
Panel OKs Commerce, Justice and Science bill, takes no stand on moon missions
Legislation would provide the $19 billion that Obama requested for NASA, but would withhold funding on the manned space program.
Defense
Navy working to meet cost-cutting goals, admiral says
Officials are looking for redundancies in organizations and programs, according to chief of operations.
Defense
McHugh: Cuts will help Army priorities
The service will be allowed to use the money saved to meet other greater needs.
Defense
NSA leader urges cybersecurity protocols
U.S. Cyber Command chief say nation needs precise rules of engagement to set standards for counterattacks to breaches of government data networks.
Defense
New counterterror strategy to spell out Obama vision
Administration's plan seeks an international order that promotes peace, security and opportunity.
Defense
U.S. must counter Chinese military gains, senators say
Financing technology upgrades needed in the Western Pacific will be a challenge.
Defense
Defiant panels approve $485 million for F-35 alternate engine
Defense chief contends any savings from increased competition are not worth the upfront costs of developing and buying two engines for the fighter.
Defense
Panels OK special ops, cybersecurity funds
Other approved funds included $168 billion for the military's operations and maintenance accounts.
Defense
Navy secretary outlines how he'll reduce weapons costs
Among other steps, Ray Mabus says he will not hesitate to cut failing programs.
Defense
Top officers urge higher TRICARE fees
Leaders of the three naval services on Monday argued for an increase in the health care fees that retired military personnel and their families pay.
Defense
Oversight panel leaders push on Fort Hood inquiry
Senators say they are seeking the Obama administration's cooperation, but feel they have no alternative to a subpoena for an investigation into the November shootings.
Defense
Acquisition reform bill clears House panel
Legislation would require the Pentagon to establish better accountability systems.
Defense
Air Force chief open to extending tanker deadline
Gen. Norton Schwartz says a "modest extension" could be granted if the European consortium EADS is serious about submitting a bid.
Defense
Officials outline missile defense goals
Pentagon leaders on Monday rejected abolishing the Missile Defense Agency and transferring its functions to the different armed services.
Defense
Marines storm the Hill seeking equal billing with Navy
Legislation would expand the name of the department and its secretary to the "Navy and Marine Corps."
Defense
Marines, Navy cite urgent 'reset' needs
Equipment stocks are at "unacceptable levels," Marine Corps commandant says.
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