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HASC, SASC Members Still Counting Votes in Key Races

By Vivienne Machi

Wednesday, November 7th, 2018

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HASC, SASC Members Still Counting Votes in Key Races

Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee

As of Wednesday evening, several races involving current Senate and House Armed Services Committee members remain in limbo after the Nov. 6 midterm elections.Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) appears headed for a recount in his race against Republican state governor Rick Scott. As of deadline Wednesday, Scott’s lead remained within the state’s margin for triggering an automatic recount, although votes were still being counted, according to multiple reports.“We are proceeding to a recount,” Nelson said in a statement. The recount has…

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]