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Budget

Congress Passes CR, DoD Delays Furlough Plans

Julie Samuel

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

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The House easily passed a new government budget on Thursday that helps the Pentagon manage the new “sequestration” budget cuts, spurring military leaders to delay the process of furloughing civilian employees. The House approved the “continuing resolution” (CR)--which contains a full defense appropriations bill--via a 318-109 vote. It garnered the support of the vast majority of House Republicans as well as House Armed Services Committee members on both sides of the aisle, with the exception of four Democrats on the…

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

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Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]