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Congress

Obama, McCain Seen Likely To Reorg DHS, Hill Dems Call For Caution In Changes

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Thursday, July 10th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford Aides to presidential hopefuls Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) suggested yesterday their bosses would reorganize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is poised to be scrutinized for the first time by a new president. Joining them at a conference in Washington, meanwhile, two leaders of congressional Homeland Security panels cautioned against an immediate wholesale overhaul to the 24-agency DHS as it works to right its path following a bumpy start since its 2002…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

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 […]