Congress

By Emelie Rutherford Senators lined up amendments yesterday to the omnibus government funding bill and annual defense policy bill, including changes related to the Air Force tanker and F-35 alternate […]

By Emelie Rutherford The House passed a standalone bill yesterday granting the Navy approval to buy Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) from both companies vying to build them, thus leaving approval […]

The Coast Guard follows guidelines recommended by the Department of Homeland Security for assessing risks to ferries and related facilities and takes a variety of measures to bolster security at […]

By Emelie Rutherford Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) called yesterday for the Navy to further delay a contract award for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program until early 2011 so lawmakers […]

By Calvin Biesecker Homeland security funding has always been and will continue to be a priority for Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.), who in January is expected to become the chairman […]

By Emelie Rutherford House Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-Ohio) said yesterday he wants Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), an outspoken crusader against earmarks, to sit on the House Appropriations Committee (HAC) after […]

By Emelie Rutherford Some Democrats are calling for the Senate to stay in session after mid-month to complete work on the stalled defense bill that contains the controversial change to […]

By Emelie Rutherford A lawmaker who oversees the Navy was preparing legislation yesterday allowing the service to buy Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) from the two shipbuilders locked in a heated […]

By Emelie Rutherford The Navy’s pitch to receive congressional approval by Dec. 14 to buy Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) from both competitors appeared in doubt last night, with a key […]

By Emelie Rutherford Several lawmakers have concerns about the Navy’s proposal to buy Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) from the two competitors, putting into question whether the service will receive the […]