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Key Civilian Nuke Nominee Approved by Senate committee; Floor Vote Next

Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

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Key Civilian Nuke Nominee Approved by Senate committee; Floor Vote Next

The Biden administration’s nominee to lead nuclear weapons programs at National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) headquarters was one of four nominees approved unanimously on Tuesday by the Senate Armed Services Committee. Marvin Adams got the nod from the committee just under four months after the White House announced Biden’s intent to install the Texas A&M University professor of nuclear engineering as the next deputy administrator for defense programs at the Department of Energy’s NNSA. If confirmed by the full Senate,…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

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 […]