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CongressHouse Panel Approves Cyber Security Bill That Has Broad Support
A House subcommittee on Wednesday approved a broadly supported bipartisan cyber security bill that would codify the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) lead role in protecting federal civilian computer networks […]
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CongressLongtime Defense Appropriator Rep. Jim Moran Won’t Seek Reelection
Longtime defense appropriator Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) said Wednesday he would not seek reelection this year, after serving 23 years in Congress and 19 years working with defense spending. Moran […]
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Air ForceCompromise Spending Bill Cuts GCV, Aircraft; Preserves Navy Shipbuilding
The detailed spending bill Congress released Monday night generally preserves military procurement in fiscal year 2014, adding billions of dollars to Navy shipbuilding but slightly reducing the Joint Strike Fighter […]
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CongressCommittee Sends DHS Nominees To Senate For Confirmation
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee yesterday reported by voice vote the nominations of two Obama administration officials for key leadership positions within the Department of Homeland Security. […]
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CongressLawmakers Propose Bill to Prevent Pentagon from Moving Office of Net Assessment
A handful of lawmakers are pushing back against the Pentagon’s plans to realign the long-standing Office of Net Assessment under the undersecretary of defense for policy, proposing a bill to […]
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BudgetAyotte Pitches Plan to Restore Military Retirees’ Pensions Without Cutting From Defense
Senate Armed Services Committee member Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) pitched a plan Wednesday to overturn cuts to military retirees’ pensions without dipping into any other accounts in the defense budget. Ayotte […]
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DHS IG Nominee Receives Bipartisan Welcome, Says Investigation Of Mayorkas A Priority
The Obama administration’s nominee to be the watchdog within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) received bipartisan support Wednesday from the Senate panel that will vote on his confirmation and […]
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CongressHASC Seapower Ranking Member Rep. McIntyre to Retire at End of Term
Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.), ranking member of the House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee, said Wednesday he would retire at the end of this congressional term. “My family […]
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BudgetDefense Section of Spending Compromise Done, Awaiting Agreement on Full Bill
The defense portion of the fiscal year 2014 spending bill is complete, along with six or seven other of the bill’s 12 sections, while the remaining sections are still under […]
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Air ForceAlenia Aermacchi Expects Coast Guard To Upgrade C-27Js It Receives From Air Force
The Coast Guard is expected to upgrade all of the C-27J multi-role aircraft it receives from the Air Force to help it meet various mission needs, the aircraft’s manufacturer Alenia […]