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Air Force

Hill Negotiators Keep F-35 Engine In DoD Bill; Levin Sees No Veto

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford House and Senate negotiators plan to announce today authorization for continuing the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter's second engine is in their compromise Pentagon authorization bill, a move a senior lawmaker predicts will not lead to a presidential veto. President Obama's White House has raised objections to Congress continuing the General Electric [GE]-Rolls-Royce effort, a backup to the F-35's primary engine. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on three occasions said advisers would recommend Obama veto legislation…

Congress

White House Details ‘Concerns’ With Shipbuilding, Spaced-Based Interceptor Oversight In House’s NDAA

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Congress

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The House on Wednesday narrowly voted to pass its $1.15 trillion version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Press On Supplemental’s Requests Beyond Iran Scope, Hegseth Urges Full Funding

Senate appropriators have pressed Pentagon leadership on the decision to include funds in the Iran war supplemental request for items beyond the current military operation, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth […]

Congress

House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense

House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill that includes $60 billion for defense, a figure slightly below the Trump administration’s request to cover Iran war […]