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CongressGOP’s New Coronavirus Relief Bill No Longer Includes Billions For Defense
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday introduced Republican’s new slimmed-down coronavirus relief package, which no longer contains billions of dollars for defense spending including in an earlier version. […]
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CongressWhite House Requests Exemptions In Likely CR For Columbia Subs, W93 Development, Space Force Funds
The White House’s request to Congress for exemptions to be included in a likely stopgap spending measure covers procurement of two Columbia-class submarines, development of the W93 submarine-launched nuclear warhead […]
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Nuclear ModernizationHouse Committee Voting on Bill This Week to Give Energy Secretary More Authority Over Nukes
The House Energy and Commerce Committee will consider a bill this week that would tighten the secretary of energy’s control over the National Nuclear Security Administration. H.R. 8159, the ‘‘Department […]
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CongressCBP Exceeding Facial Recognition Accuracy Goal But Privacy Matters Need Work, GAO Says
Accuracy rates for successfully matching international travelers departing the U.S. by air using facial recognition technology are exceeding requirements set by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as part of its […]
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CongressCongressional Cyber Leaders Introduce Bill To Modernize State And Local IT Systems
A bipartisan contingent of congressional leaders in the areas of cyber security and information technology on Thursday introduced a bill that would provide $28 billion to improve the cyber security […]
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PentagonHarris’ Recent NDAA Votes May Shed Light On Democratic Ticket’s Defense Policy Priorities
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s decision to pick Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) as his running mate may shed light on the Democratic ticket’s defense policy priorities, with the senator previously […]
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COVID-19House Republicans Introduce Bill To Help Protect COVID-19 Research From Cyber Espionage
Two House Republicans on Tuesday introduced legislation that would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to help U.S. universities and non-profit research entities involved in research related […]
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Congress‘Some People’ in DoE Want to Shield NNSA Budget Negotiations From Pentagon, Inhofe Says
The chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee used a Thursday nomination hearing to spotlight his opposition to House legislation that would made it harder for the Department of Energy […]
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CongressNavy Does Not Have “Credible Pathway” For 355-Ship Plan, CAPE Director Nominee Says
The nominee to lead the Pentagon’s Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) office said Tuesday the Navy does not currently have a “credible pathway” to meeting its 355-ship plan. John […]
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Air ForceDivesting Legacy Platforms Key Challenge for Air Force, Monasco Says
Divesting legacy platforms to pay for modernization is the key challenge for the Department of the Air Force, according to Undersecretary of the Air Force-nominee Shon Monasco. “The biggest challenge […]