Defense
Lawmakers criticize shipbuilding budget
Members of both parties call proposed fiscal 2011 funding insufficient to build the fleet needed.
Defense
Army resists immediate end to gay ban
In congressional testimony, officials recommended against a moratorium on discharging known homosexual service members until a review of "don't ask, don't tell" is completed.
Defense
House panel: Defense review lacks priorities
Strategy document makes it hard to determine the best way to use limited resources, Armed Services Committee leaders say.
Defense
Defense chief continues push to 'rebalance' U.S. military forces
Department's QDR proposes little change in the existing units and capabilities of the four armed services.
Defense
Problems remain in Homeland Security oversight
Co-chairmen of the 9/11 Commission say "fractured and overlapping" congressional committee jurisdiction continues to be an issue.
Defense
Visa, watch list changes are questioned
Some officials are worried about increased denial of visas and additional security against people coming from 14 nations identified as potential sources of terrorists.
Defense
Marines cite mounting equipment needs
Congress so far has approved about $16 billion to repair and replace equipment lost in combat.
Defense
Admiral: Fleet size hinges on larger maintenance budget
Navy official says he doesn't know how much more improved ship maintenance will cost, but has ordered his command to cut expense everywhere it can.
Defense
Navy advocates see rough waters ahead
Virginia Republican says defense budgets have not been adequate to meet the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps.
Oversight
Lawmakers see danger in national debt
Senators say they will not support increase of the national debt limit beyond $12.3 trillion without a plan to create a debt-reduction panel.
Defense
Defense secretary weighs whether to urge veto of authorization bill
Pentagon staff is evaluating if funds allocated for an alternative engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which the administration opposes, is grounds for veto.
Defense
Recession helps military recruiters reach 36-year high
The four services and their National Guard and reserve components signed up 296,505 young men and women in fiscal 2009.
Oversight
Panel debates future of Fannie, Freddie
Disagreement swirls over whether the home financing giants' role of stabilizing and stimulating the mortgage market can be privatized.
Defense
Navy chief sets intelligence reorganization
The dramatic changes also will involve creation of a Navy Cyber Command.
Defense
New long-range strike aircraft still on Air Force's radar
Completing a procurement of the much-delayed airborne refueling tanker replacement also is a top priority.
Defense
Defense secretary lets Air Force run tanker contest
Robert Gates emphasizes the need to conduct the procurement properly and complete it quickly.
Defense
Air Force to issue draft request for new tankers soon
No decision has been made on whether the Air Force or the Pentagon's acquisition executive will run the new procurement effort.
Defense
General: Air National Guard needs new fighter jets
Air National Guard's requirements are especially urgent because planes are older and there is no plan to address their early "age-out," official says.
Defense
Defense review sees no growth in budgets, troops
Top official says there is a "desire to keep something like a multiple engagement capability in the force."
Defense
Official forecasts special operations procurement needs
Defense review will examine gaps in equipment and technology for the Special Operations Command.
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