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CongressHASC Republican Subcommittee Breakdowns Announced
The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Republicans have received their subcommittee assignments, Ranking Member John McHugh (R-N.Y.) said yesterday, the day after a HASC organizational meeting for the new session […]
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Martinez: Despite Tough Economy Navy Must Build More Ships
By Emelie Rutherford Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) pledged yesterday to do all he can to increase the Navy’s fleet to at least 313 ships, warning of Russian naval activity in […]
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HASC Dem Subcommittee Breakdowns Announced
The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) subcommittees will have the same chairmen they had last session, panel Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) confirmed yesterday. The following Democratic subcommittee assignments were announced in […]
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Air ForceSenators To Query DoD Picks On Acquisition, Not Fretting About Lynn’s Lobbying
By Emelie Rutherford Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) members said they plan to question nominees for four top Defense Department posts tomorrow about aircraft and shipbuilding efforts, but don’t see […]
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Shipbuilding, Mil Con Spending Eyed For Stimulus Package
By Emelie Rutherford The massive economic-stimulus legislation under consideration on Capitol Hill could include funding for a Coast Guard icebreaker, commercial-shipbuilding loans, and military- base-improvement efforts. Though the economic-recovery package […]
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Air Force
Gates Defends Deferring F-22 Decision, Says Delay Won’t Add Costs
By Emelie Rutherford Defense Secretary Robert Gates in a new letter defends the Pentagon’s decision to spend only a portion of the monies available for parts for future F-22 Raptor […]
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ArmySpeakes: Congress’ Approval Key For New Armed Reconnaissance Helo Plans
By Emelie Rutherford The future of the Army’s troubled Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) effort relies on Congress’ willingness to fund a revised program along with upgrades to the legacy OH-58 […]
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Business/FinancialObama Says Iran Aims To Build Nuclear Weapons, And It Sponsors Hamas And Hezbollah Terrorism, Providing Missiles and Rockets Attacking Israel
Iran is attempting to build a nuclear weapon that could ignite an atomic arms race raging across the Middle East, President-elect Obama warned. He also said Iran sponsors terrorist organizations […]
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Fully Funding NASA Programs Would Require $2 Bln-3 Bln More Yearly: Griffin Cites Estimate
Extending Space Shuttle Flights Would Cost $3 Bln More Yearly; Smart Move Would Provide $2 Bln To Launch Orion One Year Earlier The NASA basic budget would have to increase […]
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Business/Financial
House Resolution Affirms Israeli Right Of Self-Defense Against Hamas Attack
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Strongly Backs Measure A powerful House committee chairman strongly endorsed a pending House resolution that recognizes the right of Israel to defend itself against rocket […]