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Compromise NDAA Won’t ‘Restrict’ DoE Plutonium Plans, Lawmaker Says

Monday, December 9th, 2019

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Compromise NDAA Won’t ‘Restrict’ DoE Plutonium Plans, Lawmaker Says

The compromise National Defense Authorization Act will not “restrict” the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) ability to begin building a two-state plutonium-pit production complex in 2020, a key lawmaker said this weekend. “The bill that came out of the house for the NDAA [National Defense Authorization Act] attempted to restrict the modernization and the pit production,” Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), the chair of the House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee, said during a panel discussion Saturday at the annual Reagan…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]