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Murtha: Expect Admin’s War Supplemental Next Week, Main Defense Budget Next Month

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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford The House's lead defense-budget writer said yesterday he expects lawmakers to receive the Obama administration's requests for the delayed war-funding bill a week from today and the next defense budget on May 4. House Appropriations Defense subcommittee (HAC-D) Chairman John Murtha (D-Pa.), along with House and Senate aides, said April 9 looks to be the day the administration will divulge the details on the Pentagon's proposed $75.5 billion supplemental war-funding bill for the final months of fiscal…

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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 […]