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Congress

Sen. Ensign, On NASA Oversight Panel, Had An Extramarital Affair: Reports

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Monday, June 22nd, 2009

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Sen. Burris, on Senate Armed Services Committee, Won't Be Indicted Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee science and space subcommittee overseeing NASA, had an extramarital affair in 2007 and 2008 with an aide, according to news reports. The 51-year-old senator is in his second six-year term. He took office in January 2001, about the time that fellow Republican George Bush of Texas became president. Ensign was chairman of the Senate Republican Policy…

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 […]