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Democrats, Republicans On House Panel Oppose Proposed Cuts To CISA’s Budget

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, March 12th, 2020

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Democrats, Republicans On House Panel Oppose Proposed Cuts To CISA’s Budget

The Trump administration’s proposal to reduce funding for the federal agency assigned to protect federal civilian networks and work with state and local governments and the private sector on minimizing cyber security risks will not stand, Democrats and Republicans on a House Homeland Security panel said on Wednesday. “CISA’s work is critical,” Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), ranking member on the House Homeland Security Committee, said at a hearing to review the fiscal year 2021 budget request for the Department of…

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Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

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Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

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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 […]