Congress
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Air ForceSAC-D Rejects Second Engine, But Inouye Signals Support
By Emelie Rutherford A key Senate committee did not fund a controversial jet engine program in legislation it approved yesterday, though the panel’s chairman signaled he remains supportive of the […]
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Air Force
Punaro Targets Military Benefits
By Emelie Rutherford A senior Pentagon advisor yesterday described the Pentagon’s healthcare, retirement, and personnel systems as ticking time bombs that must be overhauled to avoid a budget catastrophe. Retired […]
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CongressNation’s Critical Systems Vulnerable To Cyber Attack, Senator Warns
By Calvin Biesecker The official revelation by a senior Pentagon official this week that its military computer network was breached in a cyber attack two years ago is old news […]
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Congress
GAO: Public Sector Lags In Cyber Cooperation
By Calvin Biesecker The private sector generally is meeting the expectations of its public sector partners when it comes to cooperating on cybersecurity but on the other hand the federal […]
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Air Force
Panel Blocks DoD From Reducing Funds For Vehicle Upgrades
By Emelie Rutherford A House panel is continuing to fight back Pentagon attempts to take away already-pegged-for Army vehicle upgrades. The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) in an Aug. 10 […]
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Congress
Senators Want DHS To Address Health Concerns Over Body Scanners
By Calvin Biesecker Responding to recent reports of concerns regarding the public health effects of new body scanning machines being deployed at the nation’s airports, three Republican Senators last Thursday […]
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Congress
Senate OKs NASA Bill That Could Give Solid-Rocket Motor Industry Reprieve
By Emelie Rutherford The Senate passed a NASA policy-setting bill last week that could help the solid-rocket motor industry in the wake of the cancellation of the Constellation manned-spaceflight program. […]
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Business/FinancialIndustry Crafting Final Suggestions For DoD Efficiencies Initiative
By Emelie Rutherford A leading defense industry group is working to fine-tune its recommendations for how the Pentagon should go about buying things more efficiently. The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) […]
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Air Force
HASC Blocks DoD Attempts To Reduce Funds For UAV, Bomber Aircraft
By Emelie Rutherford Lawmakers denied the Pentagon’s request to decrease existing funding for aircraft programs for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and bombers. Defense Comptroller Robert Hale sought permission from Congress […]
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Business/Financial
Defense Appropriators Lose At The Polls
By Emelie Rutherford The defense industry lost two congressional backers Tuesday night when Reps. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.) and Carolyn Kilpatrick (D-Mich.) failed in their bids to return to Congress next […]