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BudgetSenate OKs Defense Authorization Conference Report
The Senate passed the nearly $700 billion fiscal year 2018 defense authorization conference report by voice vote Nov. 16, sending it to President Donald Trump for his consideration. After the […]
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ArmyArmy Leaders Welcome Hill Support For Modernization Plans, Despite Heightened Oversight
Much of the Army’s modernization wish list is funded under the final defense authorization bill passed Nov. 15, but the service can’t spend the money until it convinces Congress the […]
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BudgetHouse Passes FY 2018 Defense Authorization Conference Report
After a brief floor debate, the House late Nov. 14 passed the $700 billion fiscal year 2018 defense authorization conference report by a 356-70 vote. Among Republicans, 229 voted for […]
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BudgetHouse Passes FY 2018 Defense Authorization Conference Report
After a brief floor debate, the House late Nov. 14 passed the $700 billion fiscal year 2018 defense authorization conference report by a 356-70 vote. Among Republicans, 229 voted for […]
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BudgetLawmakers Agree To Space Revamp Without Space Corps
House and Senate negotiators have crafted a final version of the fiscal year 2018 defense authorization bill that overhauls military space management but stops short of accepting a controversial House proposal […]
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Navy/USMCAdministration Asks Congress for Billions More To Fund Extra Missile Defense, Ship Repairs, And Troops
The Trump administration sent Congress a set of Defense Department Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget amendments on Monday to increase funding for missile defense, repair damaged Navy ships, and increase […]
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BudgetKey Lawmakers In Talks To Keep Government Open When CR Expires
The chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees are discussing how to keep the government open after the current continuing resolution (CR) runs out Dec. 8, […]
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BudgetKey Lawmakers In Talks To Keep Government Open When CR Expires
The chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees are discussing how to keep the government open after the current continuing resolution (CR) runs out Dec. 8, […]
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BudgetU.S. Nuclear Forces To Cost $1.2 Trillion Over 30 Years, CBO Estimates
Current plans to modernize, operate and sustain U.S. nuclear forces will cost about $1.2 trillion over the next three decades, according to a report released Oct. 31 by the Congressional […]
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BudgetCongress Might Finish Defense Authorization Bill In Days
Leaders of a House-Senate conference committee expressed hope Oct. 25 that they will quickly wrap up negotiations on a final version of the fiscal year 2018 defense authorization bill. Sen. […]