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Defense Watch: No More Paper Hearings, Markup Update, Arsenal Plane

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, April 10th, 2020

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No More Paper Hearings. SASC has already decided to postpone future “paper hearings” as DoD officials focus on tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee said Thursday. In an effort to continue congressional oversight while social distancing, the committee had planned to post leader opening remarks and witness testimonies on its website, and post answers to members’ questions online the following week. “Recognizing the additional burden on the Department of Defense at this critical time, Chairman Inhofe and Ranking Member Reed…

Congress

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Unmanned Systems

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Pentagon

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Congress

SASC Leaders Criticize Trump’s Defense Strategy, Press Colby On Policy Shifts

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