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CongressIsrael Has A Right To Retaliate If Iran Launches Nuclear Attack On Israel, Rep. Franks Says
Israel has a right to launch a retaliatory nuclear strike on Iran if it launches a nuclear attack on Israel, Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) said. "If they’re attacked by a […]
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Business/FinancialTranscripts Of Griffin, Nelson Warning NASA Faces Tough Funding Challenges
This is the tape-recorded transcript of NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, speaking unexpectedly and extemporaneously, and then the scheduled speaker, Sen. Bill Nelson (D- Fla.), chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science […]
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ArmyArmy Leadership Discussing FCS Future, Officials Says
By Ann Roosevelt FT. BLISS, Texas–In close-hold meetings, the Army is rigorously examining options for its major multi-billion modernization program, the Future Combat Systems (FCS), an official said. "Senior Army […]
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Air ForceSenate Passes $165.4 Billion In War Supplemental Spending, Sends Back To House
By Emelie Rutherford The Senate passed a veto-proof supplemental defense spending bill yesterday with $165.4 billion in war funding for systems including C-17 airlifters, C-130 transport aircraft and mine-resistant vehicles, […]
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U.S. Responding Poorly To Power Grid Cyber Vulnerabilities, Langevin Warns
By Calvin Biesecker The nation’s approach to reducing the electric industry’s cyber security vulnerabilities remains "disorganized" and "ineffective," according to the chairman of a House panel, who said he isn’t […]
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White House Budget Chief Suggests Veto For Defense Bill Over Earmark Issue
By Emelie Rutherford The White House budget chief warned yesterday the president could veto the fiscal year 2009 defense authorization bill over a provision rejecting an earmark reform initiative. "The […]
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Congress
Senate Begins Debating War Supplemental
By Emelie Rutherford The Senate began debating a three-part, $193 billion supplemental war appropriations bill yesterday. As of Defense Daily‘s deadline the chamber had not yet voted on the legislation […]
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Business/Financial
House Report Finds Most DHS Small Business Awards Concentrated In Few Firms
By Calvin Biesecker The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is meeting federal goals for awarding contracts to small businesses but a majority of the business is going to the top […]
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Air Force
Gates, Mullen Warn Congress Against Skipping Over FY ’09 Defense Approps Bill
By Emelie Rutherford Pentagon leaders warned Senate appropriators yesterday that multiple defense initiatives– including buying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)–would be jeopardized if Congress skips over passing a base defense appropriations […]
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Business/Financial
Defense Spending To Plunge If Either McCain Or Obama Becomes President, Analyst Says
Defense spending will plummet if either Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, or Sen. Barak Obama of Illinois, who seeks the Democratic presidential nomination, enters the […]