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Monday, August 25th, 2008

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Accepted. InSurv has recommended the Navy take delivery of Lockheed Martin's LCS-1. "We will determine what corrections are required prior to delivery," a Navy spokesman said. That dfelivery is anticipated in November. Goodbye To Ted? Before Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) was indicted July 29--on seven felony counts for allegedly failing to report gifts on financial disclosure forms--he was expected to sail through Alaska's Republican primary tomorrow. Stevens, the former…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

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Space

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

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Congress

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

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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 […]