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Johnson Gets Nod From Senate Panel To Be Next DHS Secretary

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, November 21st, 2013

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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee yesterday quickly and unanimously approved Jeh Johnson, the Obama administration’s nominee to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security. Jeh Johnson Photo: Paul, Weiss Johnson’s nomination must still be confirmed by the full Senate following yesterday’s voice vote by the committee. Johnson last week told the committee during his confirmation hearing that his immediate priority at the Department of Homeland Security, if confirmed, is to fill a number of key leadership vacancies. He…

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 […]